Thyme & Lemon Pork Roast
"My family's favorite pork roast. Very flavorful. Pan drippings make excellent gravy. This recipe alone should be reason enough to grow your own fresh thyme."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 lbs boneless pork loin roast, trimmed and tied
directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Grate the zest from one lemon and combine with the thyme, salt, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl; stir in the olive oil until blended. Rub the entire surface of the pork to coat with the herb mixture.
- Place roast top side up in a small roasting pan. Roast 30 minutes, then turn pork over, baste with pan juices and roast 30 minutes. Turn top side up; baste; roast 15 minutes or until center of roast reads 140°F
- Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil and let stand 15 minutes. Center temperature should have risen to 150°F
- Carefully remove strings and cut into thin slices.
- Also good served at room temperature or cold.
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Originally from Baltimore but have lived in PA, WV, DC, TX, WY, AK, and for the last 30 years, Washington. I've cooked as long as I can remember. Actually, my memory isn't what it used to be, I've been cooking longer than I remember. I love good food and great beer!
