Lynn's Best Herb-and-Garlic Pork
Garlic, chili powder, and lots of fresh herbs make a wonderful marinade for the pork in this grilling recipe.

Ingredients
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1/4 cup olive oil
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
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2 tablespoons snipped chives or chopped green onion
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2 teaspoons chili powder or 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
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1 teaspoon snipped fresh sage or oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 3- to 4-pound boneless pork top loin roast (double loin, tied)
Directions
1.
In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except meat. Place meat in a large plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over meat. Close bag. Turn several times. Marinate in refrigerator 2 to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
2.
Remove meat from bag. Discard marinade. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast. (Or use an instant-read thermometer to start checking the roast after 1 hour of grilling.)
3.
In a covered grill, arrange preheated coals around drip pan (or follow manufacturer's directions for cooking over indirect heat on your gas grill.) Test for medium-low heat above pan. Place meat on grill rack over drip pan. Cover and grill for 1-1/2 to 2-1/4 hours or until meat thermometer registers 155 degree F. Remove roast and cover with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. (The internal temperature of the meat should rise 5 degrees F upon standing, to 160 degree F.)
4.
Remove strings and slice meat to serve. Use any leftover pork for sandwiches. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 181, Total Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 239 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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