Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Garlic and Fresh Herbs

One of my favorite cuts of meat is the moist, tender pork loin roast. Easy to make, this Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Garlic and Fresh Herbs is perfect for a busy weeknight or serving when entertaining.

Hey everyone! Hope your Sunday is going well. Today I’m sharing one of my very favorite cuts of meat, the center cut boneless pork loin. It’s a dense cut of meat that when cooked properly is succulent, tender, flavorful with a great ‘mouth feel’. I’m sure if you watch cooking shows you’ve heard that last term before, mouth feel. It might sound a bit weird but it’s aptly descriptive of something that has a pleasurable texture to chew. This recipe could not be easier and is simply delicious: Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Garlic and Fresh Herbs.

Before we dive in I want to clarify there is a difference between a pork TENDERloin and a pork loin. Different location on the animal and different cut of meat. The pork tenderloin is a long, more slender cut of pork. It’s also fantastic for a quick recipe and marinates really well. It has very little fat so should not be over cooked or it can dry out.

A center cut pork loin is a larger cut of meat (by comparison a slice of tenderloin is about 2-3 inches in diameter versus the center loin roast which would be more like 5-6 inches) and has some fat around the outside. Generally, it has been trimmed before you buy it but this adds to the flavor and juiciness without it tasting fatty. The present fat can be trimmed further but I prefer to leave it intact.

Besides the flavor and texture of the boneless pork loin roast, I love the ease of making it. It does not require being marinated because of its natural flavor. Adding a simple rub as I am today becomes a finishing touch without much effort. Regular readers will note my ongoing ‘little effort’ quest with recipes. I think finding solid, easy to make recipes that fit with busy weeknight, lazy weekends and entertaining are a golden find. This Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Garlic and Fresh Herbs certainly fills that bill.

This boneless pork loin roast is massaged with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh garlic, fresh rosemary and fresh thyme. Your kitchen will be so fragrant when making dinner! It’s roasted and flipped midway to emerge with a lovely crust and juicy meat.

One of my key kitchen tools is an Instant Read thermometer. When cooking meat that is more lean like the boneless pork loin roast, it’s key to be able to measure the temperature quickly and remove the meat at the right time to not over cook it.

Whether it be for a homey Sunday dinner or a busy weekenight, this Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Garlic and Fresh Herbs never disappoints. With five-ten minutes prep time, a flip of the roast mid way through cooking, and the end result is a reliably tender, succulent roast every time.

Other easy pork recipes you’ll love:  Peanut-Encrusted Asian Pork Tenderloin is a recipe I developed for a quick meal cookbook online. It’s full of flavor and great for a weeknight. Spicy Cumin-Lime Pork Tenderloin adds some spicy flair to the dinner table in record cooking time. {Lemon-Pepper Brined} Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Peach-Moscato sauce is sophisticated with loads of flavor but still easy to make.

Pork recipe ideas from the Internet: This Korean Pork Roast Lettuce Wrap recipe has my mouthwatering (and it’s a ‘make ahead’ recipe)! This Balsamic Beer Braised Pork Roast recipe gets a bit fat YUM from me (if gluten-free use gluten-free beer). All those loving slow cooker recipes will dig this Asian Slow Cooker Pork Roast (if gluten-free, substitute gluten-free Tamari for the traditional soy sauce).

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Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Garlic and Herbs

This easy to prepare roast is full of natural flavor which is celebrated by the addition of the garlic-herb rub. It makes any meal more sophisticated (with little effort required)!*A tip for quickly removing fresh rosemary and thyme from their stem: hold the tip of the stem in one hand, and place the forefinger and thumb of the other hand below the tip. Pull downward toward the stem and the leaves will easily come off.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword boneless pork loin roast, pork roast with garlic and herbs

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 153 kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Rosemary Leaves*
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Thyme*
• 4 large Garlic Cloves , diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
• 1 2-1/2 pound Boneless Pork Loin Roast

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with foil; dull side facing up.
2. Combine the rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl; mix fully. Rub the mixture into the pork roast on all sides.
3. Place the roast in the prepared pan (if one side has more prominent fat, place that side facing down in the pan). Cook for 30 minutes and flip over.
4. Roast 20 additional minutes and check the internal temperature. Remove the roast when the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F. Allow the roast to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into 1/2 inch slices (across the roast). Serve with any pan juices.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Epicurious

Nutrition Facts

Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Garlic and Herbs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 71mg 24%

Sodium 491mg 20%

Potassium 430mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 0g 0%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 0g

Protein 25g 50%

Vitamin A 0.6%

Vitamin C 1.5%

Calcium 1%

Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.