Herb Roasted Pork Loin and Potatoes

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes , peeled and quartered
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
• 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme , divided
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder , divided
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 , 4 pound
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water; boil potatoes for about 10 minutes. Drain, cool, and place in a bowl. Toss with olive oil, chives, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Rub pork roast with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, remaining 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and onion powder; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; cook in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Arrange potatoes around roast; continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of roast reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 50 minutes more. Remove from oven, cover with foil, and let sit 15 minutes before slicing.