Best 7 Lemon Thyme Pork Loin Roast Recipes

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Lemon thyme pork loin roast is a flavorful and succulent dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of lemon, thyme, and pork creates a tantalizing aroma and a delicious taste that will leave you wanting more. This dish is also relatively easy to make, and it can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you choose to roast it in the oven, grill it outdoors, or slow-cook it in a crock pot, you are sure to enjoy this delectable meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PORK ROAST WITH THYME



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This savory recipe is easy and delicious. It is my favorite recipe for cooking a pork roast. Serve with autumn apples and sweet potatoes.

Provided by Teresa C. Rouzer

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds pork roast, trimmed
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
3 bay leaves
½ cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • With a small knife, pierce top of roast. Force garlic slices into the cuts. Sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper. Place bay leaves in the bottom of the roasting pan, and set roast on top of bay leaves, fat side up. Mix vinegar and thyme in a small bowl, and pour over the top of the roast.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 3 hours, or until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) is reached. Using a baster or spoon, baste the drippings over the roast frequently while it is cooking. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes when done before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 246.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

THYME & LEMON PORK ROAST



Thyme & Lemon Pork Roast image

My family's favorite pork roast. Very flavorful. Pan drippings make excellent gravy. This recipe alone should be reason enough to grow your own fresh thyme.

Provided by Ray R

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lemon
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 lbs boneless pork loin roast, trimmed and tied

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Grate the zest from one lemon and combine with the thyme, salt, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl; stir in the olive oil until blended. Rub the entire surface of the pork to coat with the herb mixture.
  • Place roast top side up in a small roasting pan. Roast 30 minutes, then turn pork over, baste with pan juices and roast 30 minutes. Turn top side up; baste; roast 15 minutes or until center of roast reads 140°F
  • Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil and let stand 15 minutes. Center temperature should have risen to 150°F
  • Carefully remove strings and cut into thin slices.
  • Also good served at room temperature or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.7, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 344.4, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 24.4

LEMON-ROSEMARY PORK TENDERLOIN



Lemon-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin image

This tender pork is seasoned with a wonderful herb and lemon rub I created. Even my husband, who is a chef, thinks this dish is special enough for company. -Carol Birkemeier, Nashville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; rub over tenderloins. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° until a thermometer reads 160°, 25-35 minutes. Cover with foil; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROAST PORK LOIN WITH THYME-HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE



Roast Pork Loin with Thyme-Honey Mustard Sauce image

A thyme, honey and mustard marinade lends special flair to this tender pork loin. My family looks forward to this roast for Christmas dinner. I even had a chef compliment me on it. -Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Place roast in a large resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, whisk stock, honey, pineapple juice, oil, thyme and mustard until blended; add to pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 1-2 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. Transfer roast to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; pour remaining marinade over top. Sprinkle roast with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper., Bake 60-70 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove roast from baking dish; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, transfer juices from baking dish to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Spoon over roast; sprinkle with sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

ROAST PORK LOIN WITH GARLIC, ROSEMARY & THYME



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Make and share this Roast Pork Loin With Garlic, Rosemary & Thyme recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shabby Sign Shoppe

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 garlic cloves, pressed
4 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
4 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 lbs pork loin roast, trimmed of fat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Line 13 x 9 x 2" roasting pan with foil.
  • Mix first 5 ingredients in bowl. Rub garlic mixture all over pork.
  • Place pork, fat side down, in prepared roasting pan.
  • Roast pork 30 minutes.
  • Turn roast fat side up.
  • Roast until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155°F., about 25 minutes longer. (some brands have a handy dandy pop-up timer-Life is Good!
  • Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Pour any juices from roasting pan into small saucepan; set over low heat to keep warm.
  • Cut pork crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
  • Arrange pork slices on platter.
  • Pour pan juices over.
  • Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.

THYME & BASIL ROAST PORK



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Dad's favorite roast pork was rubbed with cinnamon, thyme, basil and lemon. He loved thick slices and wanted only a salad to finish off the meal. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium apple, cut into wedges
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
1 fresh rosemary sprig

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix flour, basil, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper; rub over pork., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Place roast in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up. Arrange apple and onion around roast. Squeeze lemon juice from 1 wedge over pork; add lemon wedges to pan. Place rosemary over pork., Roast 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove roast, onion and apple to a serving platter; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED PORK LOIN



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Succulent pork roast with fragrant garlic, rosemary and wine.

Provided by Kathleen Burton

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Crush garlic with rosemary, salt and pepper, making a paste. Pierce meat with a sharp knife in several places and press the garlic paste into the openings. Rub the meat with the remaining garlic mixture and olive oil.
  • Place pork loin into oven, turning and basting with pan liquids. Cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove roast to a platter. Heat the wine in the pan and stir to loosen browned bits of food on the bottom. Serve with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 42.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, choose a pork loin roast that is at least 3 pounds. This will ensure that you have enough meat to feed your guests or family.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can use a fork to check if the pork is done. Just insert the fork into the center of the roast and if the juices run clear, it is done.
  • Let the pork loin roast rest for at least 10 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meat more tender.
  • Serve the pork loin roast with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Lemon thyme pork loin roast is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of lemon, thyme, and garlic creates a flavor that is both savory and refreshing. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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