Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) pork loin
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Make it step by step
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Slice the garlic cloves vertically into quarters.
- With a sharp knife, make eight vertical slits into the top of the pork loin, approximately 1 inch deep.
- Into each slit, insert a wedge of garlic clove.
- Rub the outside of the pork loin with the pepper and salt, and press a thick layer of rosemary onto all sides of the pork loin.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the pork loin on all sides.
- Place the browned pork loin in a roasting pan (a loaf pan works particularly well for smaller loins), and add the water to the bottom of the pan.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil, and make a few holes to allow steam to escape.
- Roast the pork loin in the oven at 400 degrees until done: 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition and portions
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Recipe source
Adapted from Foodista by Maria Kollision, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.
Cook times in the method are source guidance, not a record of testing in our kitchen. Check food temperatures and ingredient labels when cooking.