Herb Roasted Pork Loin and Potatoes
Description
This roast pork loin and potatoes is a snap to prepare. Serve with a vegetable side dish and your favorite salad for an extra special meal.
Ingredients
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6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
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1 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water; boil potatoes for about 10 minutes. Drain, cool, and place in a bowl. Toss with olive oil, chives, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3
Rub pork roast with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, remaining 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and onion powder; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4
Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; cook in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Arrange potatoes around roast; continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of roast reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 50 minutes more. Remove from oven, cover with foil, and let sit 15 minutes before slicing.