Best 8 Thyme And Rosemary Pork Loin Recipes

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Thyme and rosemary pork loin is a classic combination of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its juicy and tender meat, pork loin is a versatile cut of pork that can be cooked in a variety of ways. When paired with the aromatic flavors of thyme and rosemary, this dish becomes an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're looking for a hearty main course or an elegant dinner party entrée, thyme and rosemary pork loin is sure to impress.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON-ROSEMARY PORK TENDERLOIN



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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

ROSEMARY PORK ROAST



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What tastes better than rosemary with pork? Add some green beans with toasted almonds, roasted potatoes, and a wild greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette, and your meal is made.

Provided by Stacy B.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Rub the roast OR tenderloin liberally with olive oil, then spread the garlic over it. Place it in a 10x15 inch roasting pan and sprinkle with the rosemary.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 147.4 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 119 mg

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

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.

ROSEMARY DIJON PORK LOIN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (4-pound) boneless pork loin
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped rosemary leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish
Equipment: roasting pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Trim any excess fat from the pork loin, leaving a thin-layer of fat over the top.
  • Evenly rub the entire pork loin with the Dijon mustard followed by the onion, salt, pepper, and garlic. Make sure to really rub in the spices, and then sprinkle the
  • rosemary evenly all over the top.
  • Place the pork in roasting pan lined with a rack and roast for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F, and continue roasting until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 145 degrees F, about 1 hour more. Transfer the pork to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice and pork and arrange on a platter garnished with rosemary sprigs.

ROAST PORK LOIN WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY



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Any leftovers are great added to the Tuscan Rice Salad or for sandwiches.

Categories     Garlic     Pork     Roast     Low Carb     Low Fat     Low Cal     Rosemary     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large garlic cloves, pressed
4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 2 1/2-pound boneless pork loin roast, well trimmed
Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 13 x 9 x 2-inch roasting pan with foil. Mix first 4 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. 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.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ROSEMARY AND THYME



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Make and share this Pork Tenderloin With Rosemary and Thyme recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Trim fat from tenderloins.
  • Place tenderloins on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine mustard and the next 4 ingredients in a small bowl; brush mustard mixture over tenderloins.
  • Insert a meat thermometer into thickest portion of 1 tenderloin.
  • Bake at 350ºF for 50 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 160ºF, basting with the remaining mustard mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 174.6, Sodium 214, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 54.7

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

Tips:

  • Pork loin is a lean and tender cut of meat, so it's important to not overcook it. You can use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • To prevent the pork loin from drying out, you can brine it in a mixture of salt, water, and brown sugar for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to keep the meat moist and juicy.
  • If you don't have time to brine the pork loin, you can also wrap it in bacon before cooking. This will help to keep the meat moist and also add flavor.
  • You can use any type of herbs or spices that you like to season the pork loin. Some popular options include thyme, rosemary, garlic, and paprika.
  • Pork loin can be cooked in a variety of ways, including roasting, grilling, and pan-frying. Choose the cooking method that you prefer and that is best suited for your recipe.

Conclusion:

Pork loin is a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can cook a perfectly tender and juicy pork loin that your family and friends will love.

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