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This tender pork loin roast<\/strong> is the easy but impressive dinner I turn to again and again. A quick garlicky herb rub, a blast of high heat and an hour later you\u2019ve got juicy, perfectly cooked pork roast with a golden crust. Pair it with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies and a drizzle of homemade gravy, and you\u2019ve got a dinner that feels special\u2014without any special effort.<\/p>\n

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There are few dinners more reliable, or more underrated, than a classic pork loin roast. It\u2019s the kind of meal that looks impressive coming out of the oven but secretly couldn\u2019t be simpler to make.<\/p>\n

This pork loin roast recipe is my go-to because it checks every box: flavorful, juicy (thanks to a quick blast of high heat!), and made with pantry staples you probably already have. A garlicky rosemary-thyme Dijon rub takes minutes to mix together, and the oven does the rest. <\/p>\n

Pair it with my favorite roasted potatoes<\/a> and roasted green beans<\/a>, and don\u2019t forget to turn those pan drippings into homemade gravy<\/a> (trust me, you\u2019ll want to drizzle it on everything!).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pork Loin vs. Pork Tenderloin (What\u2019s the Difference?)<\/h2>\n

Before you preheat the oven, let\u2019s clear up one\u00a0very<\/em>\u00a0common confusion: pork loin and pork tenderloin are not the same cut<\/strong>. They cook differently, have different fat contents, slightly different textures and cannot be swapped 1:1 in this recipe.<\/p>\n

Pork loins are a larger, wider cut that usually weighs 2 to 4 pounds and has a fat cap on top. <\/strong>It\u2019s meant for roasting, slices beautifully and stays juicy when cooked to 145\u00b0F and rested.<\/p>\n

Pork tenderloin, on the other hand, is a much smaller, narrow, very lean muscle that\u2019s best for quick, high-heat cooking.<\/strong> Because it\u2019s so lean, it will dry out quickly if cooked like a pork loin.<\/p>\n

For this recipe, you\u2019ll want a\u00a0boneless pork loin roast\u00a0<\/strong>so you get that perfectly seasoned crust and tender, juicy slices. If you want to cook pork tenderloin, check out my recipe for sweet and sour roast pork tenderloin<\/a> or pork and broccoli stir-fry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This pork loin roast recipe keeps things simple because when you start with a good cut of meat, you don\u2019t need much to make it shine. Here\u2019s what goes into the flavor-packed herb crust:<\/p>\n