French Herb-Roasted Pork Loin with Mustard and Garlic
A succulent pork loin roasted with a fragrant blend of mustard, garlic, and fresh herbs, capturing classic French flavors. This French recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs pork loin roast, Dijon mustard, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork loin roast
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 5, minced garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons, chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons, chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to create a herb paste.
- Step 2: Pat dry 3 pounds pork loin roast and rub the mustard-herb mixture evenly all over the surface.
- Step 3: Place the pork loin on a roasting rack in a shallow pan and roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute and ensure tender, flavorful meat.








