ITALIAN HERB-CRUSTED PORK LOIN

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I like to change things up during the holidays with pork loin recipes that incorporate my favorite herbs and veggies. This showpiece dish really dazzles my family. -Kim Palmer, Kingston, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
8 medium carrots, halved lengthwise
2 medium onions, quartered

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix oil, garlic and seasonings; rub over roast. Arrange carrots and onions on the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan. Place roast over vegetables, fat side up. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Preheat oven to 475°. Roast the pork for 20 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 425°. Roast until a thermometer reads 145° and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes longer. Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Michael King
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I've made this pork loin in the oven, on the grill, and in the slow cooker. It's always delicious, no matter how you cook it.


Maira Martinez
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This pork loin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The herb crust is so flavorful that they'll forget that they're eating vegetables.


Arshad jameel wicky
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I love the fact that this recipe is so easy to customize. You can add any herbs or spices that you like.


Alia Wael
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This pork loin is a great way to use up leftover herbs. I always have a bunch of herbs in my fridge and this recipe is a great way to use them up.


Mali Namunukula
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I've made this pork loin several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your repertoire.


Paul Mcleod
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This pork loin is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make but it looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality dish.


Sr Selim
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I love the fact that this recipe is healthy. It's low in fat and calories, but it's still packed with flavor.


Vinh Pham
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This pork loin is a great value. It's a relatively inexpensive cut of meat but it tastes like a million bucks.


Great Shamebo
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I'm a huge fan of pork loin and this recipe is one of my favorites. The herb crust is so flavorful and the meat is always cooked to perfection.


Tracee Hayes
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This pork loin is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Kayle
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different herbs and spices and it always turns out great.


Habeeb Olarewaju
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This pork loin was a crowd-pleaser. I made it for a potluck and it was one of the most popular dishes.


medi mitti
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was so easy to follow. The pork loin turned out perfectly and the herb crust was delicious.


Abdullah jani
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This recipe was a lifesaver. I was short on time and this dish was so easy to make. The results were amazing, and my family loved it.


Kaif Arnob
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I made this pork loin for my family and they loved it. The herb crust was a big hit, and the meat was cooked to perfection.


Sabha Tabassum
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This was the best pork loin I've ever had. The meat was so tender and the herb crust was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hanif Malangi
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The herb crust was so good that I couldn't stop eating it.


Md Sheikh ahammed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were incredible. The pork loin was juicy and flavorful, and the herb crust added a wonderful crunch.


Huncho Jnr
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I made this pork loin for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Madhusha Ranathunga
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This pork loin was amazing! The herb crust was so flavorful and the meat was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.