Roast Pork Loin With Dijon Herb Crust Recipe

Name: Roast Pork Loin With Dijon Herb Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 center-cut pork loin, with 8 rib chops (bones cracked by the butcher for easy carving later); 1 clove garlic, very thinly sliced (we use more); 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 3 sprigs fresh sage; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup olive oil; salt; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons flour; extra chopped rosemary, for garnish; extra chopped sage, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 center-cut pork loin, with 8 rib chops (bones cracked by the butcher for easy carving later)
1 clove garlic, very thinly sliced (we use more)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 sprigs fresh sage
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons flour
extra chopped rosemary, for garnish
extra chopped sage, for garnish

1
Set the oven at 450 degrees.
2
Use a small, sharp knife to make tiny slits all over the meat.
3
Insert pieces of garlic in the slits.
4
Pull the rosemary and sage from their stems.
5
Finely chop the herbs and transfer them to a bowl.
6
With a fork, mash the mustard in to the leaves.
7
Add olive oil, a few drops at a time.
8
Blend in salt, pepper, and flour.
9
Place the pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
10
With the back of a spoon, spread the herb mixture all over the meat.
11
Transfer the pork to the hot oven and roast it for 30 minutes.
12
Turn the oven temperature down to 350 degrees.
13
Continue cooking the pork for 50 to 60 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork registers 155 degrees.
14
Pork is done at 160 degrees; the temperature will rise 5 degrees as the meat rests in a warm place.

230

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 center-cut pork loin, with 8 rib chops (bones cracked by the butcher for easy carving later), 1 clove garlic, very thinly sliced (we use more), 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 3 sprigs fresh sage, and more.

Yes, Roast Pork Loin With Dijon Herb Crust falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roast Pork Loin With Dijon Herb Crust

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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