Pork Loin Roasted with Basil

Roast Pork is always a good choice for dinner. Here’s my wife’s method easy and quick.

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. pork loin roast*

1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 Tbsp basil
Kale for garnish

PREPARATIONS:

Wash the pork loin and trim excess fat. Wash the Basil shaking off the water, mince finely. Mix the Basil and pepper in with the oil, and then coat the roast with it. Place the roast in an oiled oven proof baking dish. Wash the Kale.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

COOKING:

Place the dish in the over and roast uncovered for 45 min. to an hour. When the meat thermometer reads 160° or the insides are a very pale pink it’s done. Be aware that cooking just ‘till done is important as the roast toughens quickly with overcooking.

Remove to a platter, let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice and serve with a kale garnish if desired.

* Even tough the current trend is to sell “Tenderized” pork, it is injected with 12% salt solution which affects the healthiness and flavor. Our preference is a litter chewier, but definitely healthier.