Herb Roasted Pork Loin and Potatoes

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 348 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1.5 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 3

Rub pork roast with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, remaining 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and onion powder; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 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.