A simple pork loin gets a major flavor boost from 12 cloves of garlic thinly sliced and stuffed throughout the roast before hitting the oven.
My Aunt Paula, who I mention often, is one of the biggest culinary inspirations in my life. For as long as I can remember, she has always had a poster hanging in her kitchen that reads “Garlic is as Good as Ten Mothers”. To this day, I think of it whenever I cook with garlic. (In other words, I think of her whenever I enter my kitchen.)
My family is large, loud and a lot of fun. Parents, siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins – there’s a lot of us and lucky for me, we all live within 10 minutes of one another. Throughout the year, we are always getting together for birthdays, holidays and other celebrations. As you can imagine, these gatherings always involve incredible food.
Today’s dish is one of my Aunt Paula’s many specialties. Whenever she makes a platter of her juicy, succulent garlic pork loin roast she always brings homemade sandwich rolls to serve. Let me tell you – it is a pork sandwich sent from the Gods!
Whether you eat it as a main course, in a sandwich or on top of a giant salad, you will love this flavorful, lean and delicious pork roast. Need a few side dish ideas? Try Green Beans with Bacon-Balsamic Vinaigrette from Cooking Light. The smoky bacon and sweet balsamic are the perfect match for this succulent pork.
Be sure to make extra, it will most definitely be a hit.
Your fork is waiting.
Roasted Pork Loin with Studded Garlic
Ingredients
- 2 pound pork loin roast (boneless)
- 8 cloves garlic (peeled and sliced in thirds)
- 3 tablespoons Greek seasoning or spice blend of choice
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees and live a roasting pan with foil.
- Place pork loin roast in the pan and carefully use a pairing knife to poke small holes throughout.
- Using your finger, insert garlic slices into all of the holes.
- Combine the Greek seasoning, salt and pepper and rub all over the roast. Take a minute or two and give the roast some real love making sure that the seasoning is evenly coated.
- Roast pork loin until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees (about 45-60 minutes depending on size of roast.) Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing.
Oh wow! Garlic is my BFF. I use that and lemons in mostly every single savory dish I make. I haven’t made a roast in some time, I think it is time to pick up a roast this weekend during my grocery shopping trip. Gosh, this must smell soooo good while it cooks up!
The house smells AMAZING when it cooks!!!! So funny you said that!! That’s one of my favorite parts. :)
Love garlic! Can’t wait to try this!
Me too!! I get nervous when we run low. :)
What a great way to enjoy pork!
Thanks Jen!! So easy.
Your Aunt Paula sounds like a smart lady. I love large cuts of meat that work great as the entree, then the leftovers are elevated to their own fine dining, too. If you call a meatloaf sandwich or chicken adobo spring roll fine dining, which I do.
Thanks, Liz!
I need to remember to make roasts more often for that very reason!!!
Love garlic & pork, so this is a winner !! Will be making this soon !
Let me know what you think!!
This looks wonderful! I am always looking for new and exciting ways to cook pork. I am a fan of garlic so the more the better in my book! :)
Me too. :-) Garlic is my friend.
This is definitely something I would love to come home to!
You and me both Steph!!
I Am so loving that poster!
Isn’t it a pure blessing to be surrounded by family… Everyone living close by is a treasure.
This recipe looks wonderful!
Isn’t that poster the best?!
You can’t go wrong with pork tenderolin, you just can’t. Love this!
Thanks friend!! Have fun in Mexico you lucky girl!
More garlic = more better ;)
I love that motto!!
WOW this pork loin recipe sounds dynamite! I love using Greek Seasoning on my pork loins as well, so I must try the added garlic to it!!!
I love this! We often smoke pork loins but trying this next time. Love the flavors!
I LOVE garlic and this looks sooo good. Thanks for the recipe I love it!
With that much garlic, this can’t be bad! Looks delicious.
Exactly!!! The garlic literally melts into the pork!!
I agree with your Aunt Paula!
She is never wrong. :)
What a great pork loin recipe!
It’s so easy and delish, Robyn!!