Rosemary Encrusted Pork Loin
Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) pork loin
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dried rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons water
Preparation
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Slice the garlic cloves vertically into quarters.
3
With a sharp knife, make eight vertical slits into the top of the pork loin, approximately 1 inch deep.
4
Into each slit, insert a wedge of garlic clove.
5
Rub the outside of the pork loin with the pepper and salt, and press a thick layer of rosemary onto all sides of the pork loin.
6
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the pork loin on all sides.
7
Place the browned pork loin in a roasting pan (a loaf pan works particularly well for smaller loins), and add the water to the bottom of the pan.
8
Cover the pan with aluminum foil, and make a few holes to allow steam to escape.
9
Roast the pork loin in the oven at 400 degrees until done: 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
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About
This is a tender, moist, flavorful roast suitable for all occasions. View the full post here: http://savorytraditions.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/rosemary-encrusted-pork-loin/
Yield:
4 servings
Added:
Friday, October 11, 2013 - 12:46pm
