Ingredients
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1 (3 lb) pork loin
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3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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3 teaspoons thyme
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1 1/2 teaspoons savory
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1 1/2 teaspoons marjoram
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
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3 cloves peeled garlic
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1 cup red currant jelly or 1 cup black currant jelly
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3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Pork Loin Directions-------------.
- Set oven to 475 degrees.
- Pierce top of pork loin with sharp knife about every one or two inches, depending on your fondness for garlic (if there is a fatty layer, that would be the top side), Insert slivered garlic into the slits made by the knife.
- Combine mustard, thyme, savory, marjoram, salt and pepper to make a smooth paste.
- Spread all over pork loin, roll the loin in chopped parsley.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Place on rack in shallow roasting pan.
- Roast in 475 degree oven for exactly 30 minutes.
- Pull loin out, and rest on countertop (uncovered) for exactly 30 minutes.
- (This step is very important! The loin will continue to cook internally as it rests at room temperature, and this creates a juicy loin).
- As the loin is resting, turn oven temperature down to 325 degrees.
- After the loin has rested, put it back in the oven (325 degrees), and bake for approx.
- 30- 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
- Do not overcook!
- Let the loin rest uncovered for 15-20 minutes before slicing, the internal temperature will continue to climb even after taking the loin from the oven.
- (150-155 degrees) While the loin is resting, begin the currant sauce.
- Currant Sauce Directions-------------.
- Over medium heat, melt jam.
- Whisk in mustard, vinegar, and salt and pepper until smooth.
- Slice the loin very thinly, and pour a stream of currant sauce over the slices for presentation.
- Enjoy!