Rosemary Pork Loin

Dinner

I started growing rosemary in my garden after I discovered this pork recipe. My husband and I think it’s restaurant quality, and we look forward to making it after work.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + standing Grill: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)

Instructions

1. Place garlic on a cutting board; sprinkle with salt. Using the flat side of a knife, mash garlic. Continue to mash until it reaches a paste consistency. Transfer to a small bowl.
2. Stir in the oil, rosemary and pepper; brush over pork. Let stand for 20 minutes.
3. Grill pork, covered, on a lightly oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 9-11 minutes on each side. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked pork: 163 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 488mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.