Oven-Baked Pork Loin With Olive Oil, Garlic, Thyme, And Oregano

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, pepper, and salt.

2. 2

   Rub the garlic mixture all over the pork.

3. 3

   Place the pork in a Dutch oven just large enough to hold it snugly, cover with aluminum foil and then the lid and refrigerate overnight, or up to 24 hours.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 450u00b0F.

5. 5

   Remove the aluminum foil from the Dutch oven, replace the lid and bake for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Reduce the oven temperature to 375u00b0FF and bake for 1 hour more, basting twice with the pan juices.

7. 7

   Uncover, baste again and bake, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes more, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 155-165u00b0F.

8. 8

   Remove the pork from the oven, cover and let rest for 1 hour to develop the flavors.

9. 9

   Reheat in a 375u00b0F oven for about 20 minutes and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.