Arista di Maiale

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork loin
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
• 1 quarter cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pounds potatoes
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

3. 3

   Rub the marinade all over the pork loin, ensuring it's well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

4. 4

   While the pork marinates, wash and cut the potatoes into quarters. Place them in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Add olive oil, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Toss until evenly coated.

6. 6

   In a large roasting pan, place the marinated pork loin in the center and arrange the seasoned potatoes around it.

7. 7

   Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the pork and potatoes. Place the lemon halves in the roasting pan.

8. 8

   Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).

9. 9

   During roasting, baste the pork with the pan juices every 20 minutes to keep it moist.

10. 10

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

11. 11

    While the pork rests, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and roast the potatoes for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.

12. 12

    Slice the pork loin and serve with the roasted potatoes, drizzling any remaining juices over the top.