Herb Roasted Pork Loin and Potatoes

"This roast pork loin and potatoes is a snap to prepare. Serve with a vegetable side dish and your favorite salad for an extra special meal."

INGREDIENTS

* 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon onion powder
* salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a pot with enough water to cover, boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes. Drain, cool, and place in a bowl. Toss with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, chives, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub the pork loin roast with 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Place the roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, and cook 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Arrange the potatoes around the roast, and continue cooking 50 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from heat, cover with foil, and let sit 15 minutes before slicing.