Pork Loin with Smoky Red Pepper Paste

Ingredients

• 1 kg pork loin
• 2 large red bell peppers
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2Roast the red bell peppers in the oven until charred, then peel and deseed them.
3. 3Blend the roasted red peppers, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and lemon juice to make the red pepper paste.
4. 4Rub the pork loin with sea salt and black pepper.
5. 5In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sear the pork loin on all sides.
6. 6Coat the seared pork loin with the red pepper paste.
7. 7Place the pork loin in a roasting pan and roast in the oven for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
8. 8While the pork is roasting, finely chop the fresh thyme.
9. 9Once the pork is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
10. 10Serve the sliced pork loin garnished with the fresh thyme.
11. 11Optionally, drizzle with additional olive oil and lemon juice before serving.