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Herb Rubbed Pork Loin

BS' in the Kitchen
A bright and zesty herb rub with a spicy kick!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Pork
Servings 2 -3

Ingredients
  

  • 0.4 kg pork loin
  • 1 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp table salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper skip if you don't want it spicy
  • 1 1/2 tsp chopped parsley
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • Zest of half a lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine and grind all dry spices.
  • Add in fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest and olive oil.
  • Mix by hand or with food processor.
  • Rub mixture into surface of pork loin.
  • Tightly wrap pork loin in plastic wrap.
  • Let sit in refrigerator for at least 1 hour (the longer the better!).
  • Remove from fridge when ready to cook.
  • Heat oven to 375F.
  • While oven is preheating, in a pan on med-high heat (hot enough to sear meat), add oil & once heated, sear each side of the pork loin until browned (about 2 minutes per side).
  • Once oven is preheated, place pork loin on baking dish, cooking until internal temperature reaches 145F. (Can take anywhere from 20-40 minutes depending on the size of your pork loin). I would check temperature at 20 minutes to check progress (mine took about 20 minutes).
  • Allow pork to rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Cut into slices, drizzle with salsa verde if desired (see recipe link below).
  • Serve.