Baked Pork Loin Roast

Ingredients

• 1 (3- to 4-lb.) boneless pork loin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Trim boneless pork loin roast. Rinse and pat dry. Rub roast with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; place in an aluminum foil-lined 13- x 9-inch pan.
2. 2. Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 150°. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
3. Baked Pork Butt Roast: Substitute 1 (4- to 5-lb.) boneless pork shoulder roast (Boston butt) for boneless pork loin roast. Prepare recipe as directed in Step 1. Bake at 350° for 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 180°. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Makes 8 to 10 servings. Prep: 10 min., Bake: 4 hr.