Oven Roasted Pork Loin

pork loin

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while chicken breast is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while canola oil is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning saves money.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor, while brown sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Mix garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the rub.

Coat the pork loin with olive oil.

Apply the rub to all sides of the pork loin.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Sear the pork loin fat side down for about 1.5 to 2 minutes per side until browned.

Transfer the seared pork loin to a baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 150°F.

Let the pork loin rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

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