Herb Roasted Pork Loin and Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 pound pork loin roast boneless
• 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
• 1.5 teaspoons chives fresh chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 teaspoon onion powder 
• 6 medium potatoes peeled quartered
• 8 servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• pot
• roasting pan
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a pot with enough water to cover, boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes.
3. Drain, cool, and place in a bowl. Toss with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, chives, salt, and pepper.
4. Rub the pork loin roast with 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and onion powder.
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6. Place the roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, and cook 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Arrange the potatoes around the roast, and continue cooking 50 minutes, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
7. Remove from heat, cover with foil, and let sit 15 minutes before slicing.