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Easy Oven-Roasted Pork Loin Recipe (2 lb Roast)

Easy Oven-Roasted Pork Loin Recipe (2 lb Roast)

Here’s a simple, flavorful pork roast recipe you can pop in the oven tonight.
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Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (2) lb pork loin roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp rosemary (fresh or dried)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • ½ cup chicken broth or white wine

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels.
  • Mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, and paprika into a paste.
  • Rub the mixture all over the pork.
  • Place in a roasting pan and add broth or wine to the bottom of the pan.
  • Roast for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  • Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

The best way? Use an instant-read meat thermometer. Insert it into the thickest part of the roast, avoiding bone or fat.
  • 145°F = medium-rare (with a pink center)
  • 160°F = well-done
  • Always rest your roast for 3–10 minutes before slicing