Rosemary Encrusted Pork Loin
Total Steps
9
Ingredients
7
Tools Needed
6
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Savory Traditions | Rosemary Encrusted Pork LoinIngredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 16-ounce pork loin
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Step 2
Slice the garlic cloves vertically into quarters.
Step 3
With a sharp knife, make eight vertical slits into the top of the pork loin, approximately 1 inch deep.
Step 4
Into each slit, insert a wedge of garlic clove.
Step 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.
Step 6
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the pork loin on all sides.
Step 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.
Step 8
Cover the pan with aluminum foil, and make a few holes to allow steam to escape.
Step 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.