Thyme and Lemon Pork Loin

Name: Thyme and Lemon Pork Loin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 lb pork loin, boneless; sprig(s) thyme, fresh; 1 lemon; 2 Tbsp olive oil; salt and pepper

By Melanie B
@MelBelle

This is so good. The amounts are approximate. I really didn't measure anything.

For a better flavor, marinade several hours in the fridge.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

18 Comments

Serves:

4-6

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

1 Hr

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

4 lb

pork loin, boneless
sprig(s)

thyme, fresh
1

lemon
2 Tbsp

olive oil
·

salt and pepper
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How to Make Thyme and Lemon Pork Loin

Step-by-Step

Cut deep slits in the fat side of the pork loin.
Insert 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme and 1/4 of a slice of lemon.
Rub the fat side with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with sprigs of thyme and fresh lemon slices.
Roast at 350 for about 25 minutes per pound or until a meat thermometer reaches 145. That is 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
For more depth of flavor, let marinade for several hours in the fridge before cooking.
I made a pan sauce with the drippings. I shook up 1 Tablespoon of corn starch and about 1 cup of water, added the juice of 1/2 lemon and stripped the thyme leaves from about 5 sprigs, Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and let thicken.