Golden brown, succulent slices of pork loin edge the dinner plate like rays of a sun. At the center, a mound of glossy, deep green mustard greens glistening with garlic-lemon glaze. Specks of lemon zest and garlic pieces are visible, adding color and rustic charm. A sprig of fresh rosemary on the side provides a pop of color and an aromatic touch.

Rosemary Garlic Roasted Pork with Lemon Garlic Mustard Greens

Name: Rosemary Garlic Roasted Pork with Lemon Garlic Mustard Greens
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 bunches Mustard Greens cleaned, stems removed; 2 lbs Pork Loin tied; 5 sprigs Rosemary leaves removed; 5 cloves Garlic minced; 1 whole Lemon zested and juiced; 3 tablespoons Olive Oil; To taste Salt; To taste Black Pepper

Roast pork loin with peppery lemon-garlic mustard greens

Category Main Course

Prep 40 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style American

Technique Marinating

Diet Friendly High-Protein

Daily recipe · January 08, 2025

A little about this dish

This recipe takes a classic winter warming comfort food and gives it a fresh, green twist. Tender marinated pork loin is roast to succulence, paired with a vibrant side of mustard greens sautéed in garlic and lemon zest, it's a tasty revelation. Mustard greens, the hero of this dish, are a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins and have a unique peppery flavor which goes beautifully with savory pork.

Ingredients (for 4)

Mustard greens — 2 bunches — cleaned, stems removed
Pork loin — 2 lbs — tied
Rosemary — 5 sprigs — leaves removed
Garlic — 5 cloves — minced
Lemon — 1 whole — zested and juiced
Olive oil — 3 tablespoons
Salt — To taste
Black pepper — To taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥⏲️

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
Step 2 — 🍖🌿🧂⏳

Marinate the 2 lbs of pork loin with half the garlic, rosemary, 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and black pepper. Let the pork sit in the marinade for about 30 minutes.
Step 3 — 🍖🔥⏲️

Place the marinated pork on a roasting rack and put it in the preheated oven. Let it cook for about 60 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
Step 4 — 🌿🔥🍳

Ten minutes before the pork is done, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1.5 tablespoons olive oil. Fry the remaining garlic until it is fragrant. Add the 2 bunches of mustard greens and cook them until they wilt. Season the greens with salt and pepper.
Step 5 — 🍋🌿✨

Finish your mustard greens by adding the zest and juice of 1 lemon.
Step 6 — 🍽️🍖🌿

Post-roast, allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve the slices with the mustard greens on the side.

A final fox tip

Did you know mustard greens are one of the most nutrient-dense green leafy vegetables you can eat? On a different note, you can also switch the mustard greens with kale or swiss chard. If you don't consume pork, a whole roast chicken can be used instead.