Garlic and Rosemary Mediterranean Pork Roast
This outstanding Mediterranean pork recipe is juicy and packed with the flavor of garlic and rosemary, and dead easy to make.
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- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- 2to 2 and 1/2 lb. pork sirloin roast
- 3large garlic cloves (cut lengthwise into slivers)
- Leaves of one sprig of fresh rosemary (about 3 dozen leaves)
- 1tsp. salt
- ½tsp. pepper
- 2tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Preheat oven to 250 F.Step 3
Using a small sharp, pointed knife, cut 10 to 12 deep slits/pockets into the top of the roast. The slits should be randomly spaced.Step 4
Stuff each slit with a sliver of garlic and a leaf or two of rosemary.Step 5
Season all sides generously with salt and pepper.Step 6
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.Step 7
Once the oil is hot (you will see wisps of steam rising) add roast and brown well on all sides.Step 8
Transfer roast to a rack in a small roasting pan, place in the center of the oven and cook until the internal temperature is 145 F for 60 to 70 minutes.Step 9
Turn roast over at 30-minute mark.Step 10
Place roast on a cutting board , tent with foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes.Step 11
Slice and serve. (The meat should be a very pale pink color.)Step 12
Enjoy!