Shelly's Recipe

HERB-AND-GARLIC PORK LOIN ROAST

Category: Roasts/Tenderloins - Pork

1/4 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp snipped fresh basil
2 tbsp snipped chives or chopped green onion
2 tsp chili powder or 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1 tsp snipped fresh sage or oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 (3- to 4 lb) boneless pork top loin roast (double loin, tied)

In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except meat. Place meat in a large plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over meat. Close bag. Turn several times. Marinate in refrigerator 2 to 24 hours, turning occasionally.

Remove meat from bag. Discard marinade. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast. (Or use an instant-read thermometer to start checking the roast after 1 hour of grilling.)

In a covered grill, arrange preheated coals around drip pan for cooking over indirect heat. Test for medium-low heat above pan. Place meat on grill rack over drip pan. Cover and grill for 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 hours or until meat thermometer registers 155 degree F. Remove roast and cover with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. (The internal temperature of the meat should rise 5 degrees F upon standing, to 160 degree F.)

Remove strings and slice meat to serve. Use any leftover pork for sandwiches. Makes 12 servings.