Herb-Crusted Pork Loin
This herb-crusted pork loin recipe is a flavour-packed centrepiece packing plenty of punch.
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Ingredients
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2) In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon, cumin, cayenne, and salt, to taste. Rub the mixture all over the outside of the pork.
3) In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat and brown the pork roast on all sides, just until golden. Remove the pork to a sheet tray, fat side up.
4) Meanwhile, make the herb crust, in a food processor, combine the onions, garlic, ginger, coriander, and lime zest.
5) In the same saute pan in which the pork was browned, add the olive oil and the onion mixture and cook until softened. Stir in the bread crumbs and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, to taste.
6) Spread the mustard on top of the fatty layer of pork and then press the herb crust into it. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 70C on an instant-read thermometer, about 30 minutes.
7) Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest, covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice the roast, arrange on a serving platter and serve.
A pork joint with a spiced herb crust that means business!
Looking for an impressive roast? This herb-crusted pork loin recipe delivers on all fronts. A warming blend of spices with the kick of ginger, garlic, coriander and lime zest elevates this roast into something spectacular.
Start by mixing the spices with salt and then rub over the pork. Once covered in the spice mix, brown the joint on all sides in a hot pan. Blitz the onion, garlic, ginger, coriander and lime zest, then soften the mixture in the same pan with olive oil before stirring in the breadcrumbs. Spread mustard over the pork, press on the herb crust and roast until the centre reaches 70°C, around 30 minutes. Rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Once ready to go, herb-crusted pork loin dishes like this can take centre stage of a classic Sunday roast. Serve with crispy roast potatoes, root vegetables, buttery greens and homemade apple sauce. For lighter fare, it’s equally good with sides such as a crunchy red cabbage slaw, or charred vegetable and couscous salad.
To put your own spin on the dish explore more herb-crusted pork loin ideas, including dialling up the heat with extra cayenne pepper, swapping coriander for parsley, or adding crushed nuts to the breadcrumb for extra texture. However you riff, this is one of those herb-crusted pork loin dishes that delivers big on flavour with minimal fuss.
Once you’ve mastered this herb-crusted pork loin recipe, there’s plenty more to explore - from spice-rubbed lamb chops with green beans, to Michelin maestro Michel Roux’s roast chicken with herb butter, or a classic Peking duck with apple and tamarind sauce.
