Pork Loin Roast with Veggies
Ingredients (6 servings)
2 cups potatoes, diced (about 12 ounces or medium)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (or 3/4 pound regular cherry tomatoes, sliced)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
1 1/4 pounds U.S. pork loin (U.S. flag)
3 teaspoons brown sugar (1 Tablespoon)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 204°C.
- Wash and cut potatoes into chunks about the same size as baby carrots.
- In a bowl, mix veggies with 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper.
- Lay veggies around the edge of a 9″x13″ pan and put in oven.
- Use a small bowl to make the rub. Mix the brown sugar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the bowl.
- Sprinkle the rub over the U.S. loin. Press gently so the rub sticks to the roast. Wash your hands after handling the raw meat.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the U.S. loin. Brown the sides of meat. Turn after about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the pork to the center of the pan with veggies. Bake for about 40 minutes. A meat thermometer should read 63°C. Check the temperature after 30 minutes in the oven.
- Remove from oven. Let set for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.
Inspired by:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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