Herb-Roasted Pork Loin

Name: Herb-Roasted Pork Loin
Total time: 585 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon loosely packed lemon zest; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 3 garlic cloves, pressed; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon finely crushed coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1 (2 1/2- to 3-lb.) boneless pork loin; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Vegetable cooking spray

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Seasoning and chilling the meat uncovered will help form a crust, encouraging a beautiful deep, golden brown color while cooking.

Southern Living Test Kitchen

Published on September 20, 2018

Herb-Roasted Pork Loin — Photo: Hector Sanchez

Hands On Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

9 hrs 45 mins

Yield:

6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon loosely packed lemon zest
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, pressed
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon finely crushed coriander seeds
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 (2 1/2- to 3-lb.) boneless pork loin
3 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetable cooking spray

Directions

Combine first 10 ingredients in a small bowl. Rub over pork. Chill, uncovered, 8 to 12 hours.
Let pork stand at room temperature 30 minutes. (Bringing it to room temperature will help it cook faster and more evenly.)
Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pork in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Lightly grease a wire rack with cooking spray. Place pork on rack in a roasting pan.
Bake at 400° for 35 to 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 135°. Remove from oven, and let stand 15 minutes before serving.