Grilled Pork Loin

It seems that everyone is hosting parties this time of year and chances are, sooner or later, you will be expected to host a dinner party of your own.  If you're looking for an easy meal to serve to your guests, give this one some serious consideration.  It's simple and delicious and it will impress even your most discriminating your dinner guests.

Lydia's Best Herb and Garlic Pork
1/4 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic
2 Tablespoons fresh basil
2 Tablespoons fresh chives
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3-4 pound pork loin

Combine all ingredients, except pork.

 

 
Place meat in a large plastic bag.  Pour marinade over meat.  Refrigerate 2-24 hours.

 

 
Remove meat from bag. 

Grill to an internal temperature of 155.  

Cover an let rest until meat reaches 160.  The temperature of the meat really will continue to rise another 5 degrees as it rests. 

 

I served my pork loin with fresh green beans, a whole wheat roll, applesauce and a salad.  
 

If you don't have a Big Green Egg - never fear - you can bake it in the oven just as simply.  Make sure that you use a meat thermometer though because it's easy to overcook a pork roast.

Ciao!

Lydia's Best Herb and Garlic Pork
1/4 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic
2 Tablespoons fresh basil
2 Tablespoons fresh chives
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3-4 pound pork loin

Combine all ingredients, except pork.  Place meat in a large plastic bag.  Pour marinade over meat.  Refrigerate 2-24 hours.  Remove meat from bag.  Grill to an internal temperature of 155.  Cover an let rest until meat reaches 160.