Herb-Crusted Pork Sirloin Roast

Skip store-bought rubs and use lemon zest and fresh herbs to make your own fresh, homemade rub which adds a flavorful crust to this easy pork sirloin roast.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 253 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless pork sirloin roast
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring roast to room temperature by removing from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.

Step 3

Combine olive oil, garlic, thyme, sage, lemon zest, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Spread rub over roast until completely coated. Place on a rack in a roasting pan.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven until slightly pink in the center, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 150 degrees F (66 degrees C).

Step 5

Remove from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.