Roasted pork loin with potatoes
This delicious one-dish roast pork loin and potatoes is the easy dump-and-go recipe when you are cooking to impress friends and family.
Ingredients
 | 1 pork loin (approximately 2 pounds in weight) |
 | 8-10 baby potatoes |
 | 2 tablespoons of olive oil |
Spices, herbs and ingredients for flavor:
 | 1 teaspoon of dried basil |
 | 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic powder |
 | 1 teaspoon of dried parsley |
 | 1 teaspoon of onion powder |
 | 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this roasted pork loin with potatoes
- Score the fat layer of the pork loin in a crosshatch pattern, making shallow cuts about ½ inch apart.
- Coat the pork loin with the oil, spices, and herbs, massaging the seasoning evenly over the entire roast.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the pork loin and potatoes in a large roasting tray.
- Roast for about 45 minutes, turning the potatoes and rotating the tray every 15 minutes, until the pork and potatoes are golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Is there anything more satisfying than the smell of savory pork loin wafting through the house? If you are looking for an easy dish that will impress, cooking roast pork loin with potatoes is one of those hearty dishes that everyone is going to love.
There’s just something about the combination of tender, juicy pork and hearty, earthy potatoes that hits all the right notes. It’s the kind of meal that brings people together and makes any dinner an occasion.
Pork loin is a lean cut of meat that is incredibly versatile depending on the type of spices add. It’s easy to prepare and cook, making it a great option for those who are short on time but still want a delicious meal.
When roasted, pork loin becomes tender and succulent with a crispy, golden-brown exterior. The potatoes turn crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, absorbing all the delicious pork juices and flavors as they cook.
Cooking the potatoes at the same time makes it the perfect accompaniment to pork for a one-dish recipe that any home cook will appreciate.
So whether it is a family occasion, a fancy dinner party or a big Sunday lunch, this is one dish that is bound to fill your house with warmth and love.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pork loin approximately 2 pounds in weight
- 8-10 baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- If your roast has a layer of fat or skin on top, cut the top crosswise in slits, every 1/2 inch or so.
- Place the pork loin in a bowl and cover with the oil, spices, and herbs. Massage in the spices and herbs into every part of the pork.
- Preheat the oven for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
- Place the pork loin in a large baking gray along with the potatoes, and roast for 45 minutes, shaking and rotating them every 15 minutes or so, until the pork loin roast and potatoes are golden brown.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
This delicious roast pork loin with potatoes can be served alongside a salad like this greek salad with olives and feta, or a vegetable dish like this air fryer roasted cherry tomatoes.
How to store it?
This roasted pork loin and potatoes can easily be prepared in advance, and can be eaten both cold or warm.Keep everything in airtight glass container until ready to eat.
