Herb Roasted Pork Loin

This Herb Roasted Pork Loin recipe is a throwback to those wonderful days of Sunday family dinners. Tender pork, rubbed in savory spices, roasted to perfection, and drizzled with luscious pan juices.

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Do you remember those dinners with the great food, desserts, the crazy aunt and the totally inappropriate cousin that made the whole day memorable? I miss them, but this dish brings back those nostalgic memories. The biggest difference is that with this roasted herb pork loin, you will be able to enjoy and spend time with your family instead of being stuck in the kitchen.

Think back to your mom’s or grandmother’s pork roast. Remember the dry, gray, tough, and tasteless meat. They believed that the meat had to be very well done or “You’ll get worms!” Did your mom utter that phrase? Mine did. Often. I miss hearing that too.

Actually, your mom and grandmother were right. If you consumed undercooked pork that was contaminated with Trichinosis, you could indeed “get worms”.

Since we are walking down memory lane, do you recall the video showing a coca-cola being poured over a huge hunk of meat and then watching these little white worms wiggle out? UGGG, not only was this completely disgusting, but it was also totally bogus! Fake news.

Today, with the improvements in the meat industry and how meat is raised and harvested, pork is leaner and less likely to be infected. When cooked to a perfect 145 degrees, you will have a tender, juicy bite of awesome porkiness every time. Is that a word, ‘porkiness’?

Herb Roasted Pork Loin

This recipe for Herb Roasted Pork Loin is truly easy and with an inexpensive meat thermometer, it is almost foolproof. Plus, the combination of the meat and the luscious herbs roasting in the oven will permeate your house with the most intoxicating and delicious aromas.

Be sure to purchase the right cut of meat. I have made this mistake and purchased a pork tenderloin instead of a pork loin. Epic fail that was just like the pork roasts of my youth. The meat was too tough to chew and flavorless.

What Is The Difference Between Pork Tenderloin And Pork Loin

• Pork tenderloin is a long, thin strip of meat. A pork loin is wide and looks like a super thick boneless pork chop.
• A pork tenderloin should be cooked at a higher temperature for a lesser amount of time. A pork loin should be grilled at medium-low or roasted in the oven at a lower temperature.
• Tenderloin is a very lean cut that is almost flavorless and delicate in texture. There is a thin, silvery membrane that must be removed prior to cooking. A pork loin is fairly lean, mild in flavor and has a fat cap on top. When cooked low and slow, it is tender and juicy.

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What to serve with your Herb Roasted Pork Loin:

• Italian Chopped Salad-LaScala Style
• Roasted Garlic Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
• Incredible Molten Lava Cake