Here’s a simple and delicious Pork Loin with Roasted Potatoes recipe that’s perfect for a comforting meal:
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
For the pork loin:
- 2–3 lb (900 g–1.4 kg) boneless pork loin
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried rosemary (or 2 tsp fresh, chopped)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh, chopped)
- Optional: 1 tbsp Dijon mustard for extra flavor
For the potatoes:
- 1.5 lb (700 g) baby potatoes or Yukon Gold, halved or quartered
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the pork loin:
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and optional mustard.
- Rub mixture evenly over the pork loin.
- Prepare the potatoes:
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Spread them on a large baking sheet or roasting pan.
- Roast:
- Place pork loin on the same pan (or in a separate roasting pan if needed).
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes per pound of pork, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Halfway through, stir potatoes to ensure even roasting.
- Rest and serve:
- Remove pork from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with roasted potatoes on the side. Optionally, drizzle pan juices over pork and potatoes.
This is a classic, easy-to-make meal with minimal cleanup.
If you like, I can also give a one-pan version where pork loin and potatoes roast together with carrots, onions, and a garlic-herb butter glaze for extra flavor. It’s very hands-off. Do you want that?
