Garlic Pork Roast with Thyme

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Elevate your dinner table with this irresistible Garlic Pork Roast with Thyme recipe—a show-stopping centerpiece that's as flavorful as it is fragrant. This succulent pork loin is infused with the robust aroma of garlic and earthy fresh thyme, thanks to a clever technique of inserting slivers of garlic into the meat. A golden sear in a buttery skillet locks in flavor, while the addition of chicken stock and a splash of zesty lemon juice creates a luscious pan sauce perfect for spooning over the tender roast. Roasted to perfection in the oven, this dish boasts simplicity and elegance, with minimal prep time yet maximum flavor payoff. Perfect for family dinners or holiday celebrations, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a moist, savory roast that will have your guests coming back for seconds.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 4 pounds pork loin roast
• 6 pieces garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

📝 Instructions

13 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Peel the garlic cloves and slice each clove into thin slivers. Set aside.

3. Using a sharp knife, make small incisions all over the pork loin roast, about 1 inch apart, and insert a sliver of garlic into each incision.

4. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh thyme.

5. Rub the olive oil mixture evenly over the surface of the pork loin roast.

6. Heat a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and swirl until melted.

7. Place the pork loin roast into the skillet and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

8. Once seared, pour the chicken stock and lemon juice around the pork loin in the skillet.

9. Scatter the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme over the pork and in the pan.

10. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for approximately 60-75 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).

11. Baste the pork with the pan juices every 20 minutes to keep it moist and flavorful.

12. Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the pork to a cutting board. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

13. Serve the sliced pork roast with the pan juices drizzled over the top and enjoy your Garlic Pork Roast with Thyme!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (380.9g)

Calories		666
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		43.4 g	56%
	Saturated Fat	15.2 g	76%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		201 mg	67%
Sodium		665 mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate		1.9 g	1%
	Dietary Fiber	0.4 g	1%
	Total Sugars	0.4 g
Protein		64.0 g	128%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		44 mg	3%
Iron		3.0 mg	17%
Potassium		967 mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2339 cal (59.7%%)

Protein: 1536 cal (39.2%%)

Carbs: 42 cal (1.1%%)