Tuscan Pork Loin with Garlic and Herbs

Description

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wadley Estate in Allen, Texas in 1990.

• Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

• 5 garlic cloves finely slivered
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• 4 pounds boneless pork loin roast
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Combine garlic and seasonings.
3. With a small knife make about a dozen slits on all sides of the roast.
4. Insert most of the garlic herb mixture evenly into the slits then rub the whole roast with the rest of the mixture.
5. Drizzle with the olive oil then place roast on a rack in a baking pan and roast for 30 minutes.
6. Reduce heat to 350°F, baste and continue roasting for 1 hour longer.
7. Remove and let rest 15 minutes then slice and serve.