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Italian Oven-Roasted Pork Loin (Arista di Maiale)

A classic Italian pork roast made with just a few ingredients. Juicy inside, golden outside. Perfect everyday food done right.

Chef's notes

This is a traditional family recipe. No tricks—just good meat, herbs, and the right oven timing. Let it rest before slicing.

Details

  • ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min
  • 🍳 Cook time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 kg pork loin
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 100 ml dry white wine

Directions

  1. Prepare the pork Pat the pork loin dry. Season generously with coarse salt and black pepper. Rub with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and sage.
  2. Sear for flavor Place the pork in a roasting pan and roast in a preheated oven at 220°C / 430°F for 15 minutes to develop a golden crust.
  3. Lower and roast Reduce the oven temperature to 170°C / 340°F. Pour the white wine into the pan and continue roasting for about 1 hour, turning the meat once.
  4. Baste and monitor Baste occasionally with the pan juices. If the pan dries out, add a small splash of hot water.
  5. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10–15 minutes. Slice thinly and spoon the juices over the pork before serving.

Replies (2)

Really happy to see the love for these recipes. I’ll keep sharing simple Tuscan food like this—real ingredients, traditional methods, no noise. If it helps people eat better, feel better, and stay sharp, it’s worth doing. More recipes coming. ⚡🥩