Herb Roasted Pork Loin with Parsley Shallot Sauce (Ellie Krieger)

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 75 Minutes

Ready In: 95 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

2 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves or 1 teaspoon dried sage

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 (2 1/2-pound) center cut boneless pork loin, trimmed of all visible fat

1/2 cup parsley shallot sauce, recipe follows

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mash the garlic and salt together with a fork until it forms a coarse paste. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the oil, fresh herbs and freshly ground pepper. Rub the garlic-herb paste all over the pork. Transfer the pork to a roasting pan and roast for 1 1/4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer the roast to a carving board and let rest for 15 minutes. Carve the pork into slices and serve with the sauce.
3. Parsley Shallot Sauce:
4. 1 1/2 cups lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
5. 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped shallot
6. 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
7. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8. 2 tablespoons water
9. 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
10. 1/4 teaspoon salt
11. Freshly ground black pepper
12. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree.
13. Yield: 1/2 cup

By RecipeOfHealth.com