Herb Crusted Pork Loin

This recipe was an instant family favorite.

Ingredients:

1 (4-pound) boneless pork loin, with fat left on
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
brown sugar

Directions:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

- Line casserole dish with no-stick aluminum foil.

- Place the pork loin in casserole dish.

- Combine the salt, olive oil, garlic, thyme, basil and rosemary in a small bowl.
 

- With your fingers, massage the mixture onto the pork loin, covering all of the meat and fat.

- Sprinkle with brown sugar, about 2 tablespoons or to taste.

- Roast the pork loin for 30 minutes at 475 degrees, then reduce the heat to 425 degrees and continue to cook for an additional hour.

- Test for doneness using an instant-read thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, remove the roast from the oven.

- Cover lightly with foil and allow it to sit for about 20 minutes before carving. It will continue to cook while it rests.

Don't worry about the black around the pork loin - the pork loin is NOT burnt.
The black is from the brown sugar.

Serve and enjoy!

Original Recipe from Dave T.