Pork Loin Roast

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pork loin

  • 6 tbsp (divided) extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 2 tsp black pepper

  • 2 tsp garlic powder

  • 2 tsp onion powder

  • 2 tsp dried thyme

  • 2 tsp dried rosemary

  • 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes cut into 1"

  • 1 lb carrots peeled & cut into 1"

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Wrap the baking sheet in aluminum foil for easy cleaning later.

  • Clean and pat the pork dry with a paper towel. In a bowl: combine salt, pepper, garlic, onion, thyme, rosemary and mix. Coat 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil all over the pork. Then rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork. Place pork in the middle of the baking sheet. Cook for 5 minutes for 425°F.

  • Meanwhile; place cleaned & cut potatoes in a bowl. Add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt & pepper. Mix everything together.

  • Remove pork from the oven. Then turn down the oven to 325°F.

  • Add potatoes to one side to the baking sheet. Add carrots to the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the pork. Cook for 1 hour (20 minutes per-lb) at 325°F.

  • Remove pork from the oven and let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Haley Smith