Parmesan Roast Pork

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Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen
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Updated on 01/19/22
Parmesan Roast Pork

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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 50 mins
Total: 55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
391 Calories
21g Fat
1g Carbs
48g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 391
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 366mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 48g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 104mg 8%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 606mg 13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Parmesan roast pork is a well-seasoned, quick and easy main dish recipe. Keep the ingredients on hand for a fast last-minute dinner. Make sure you have a center-cut boneless roast no larger than 2 pounds. The bone-in or tied types take much longer to cook.

Make sure that you are buying a pork loin roast for this recipe, not a pork tenderloin. The tenderloin is a much smaller cut of meat and cooks much more quickly. The two are not interchangeable in recipes.

This simple treatment can be used for a beef tenderloin too. You can vary the type of cheese you use; Romano would be a nice substitute. Or use a different type of dried herb. Basil or oregano would be good choices.

Serve this roast with some scalloped potatoes or mashed potatoes, some green beans or asparagus, and dinner rolls or scones. For dessert, a nice simple chocolate cake or some brownies would be a delicious finish.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 (2- to 3-pound) boneless center-cut pork loin roast

  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 F.

  3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, thyme, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Roll pork in this mixture, then roll in both types of the Parmesan cheese to coat.

  4. Place the pork on a roasting pan and sprinkle with any remaining cheese.

  5. Roast, uncovered, for 40 to 50 minutes until an internal meat thermometer registers at least 145 F.

  6. Remove pork from the pan, cover, and let stand 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

  7. Serve and enjoy.