Rosemary Encrusted Pork Loin
By: Maria Kollision
Published: Friday, October 11, 2013 - 12:46pm

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.

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/