Recipe for roast pork loin

Serves 8

A roast pork loin like this would have been a typical meal for the staff of grand estates like the one portrayed on “Downton Abbey.’’ Cooking time can vary widely depending on the thickness of the roast; begin checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer after 50 minutes.

2cloves garlic, finely chopped1tablespoons chopped fresh marjoramSalt and pepper, to taste2teaspoons chopped fresh sage2tablespoons vegetable oil1boneless pork loin (about 4 pounds)

1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Have on hand a roasting pan.

2. In a bowl, combine the garlic, marjoram, salt, pepper, sage, and vegetable oil. Rub the mixture all over the meat. Set it in the pan.

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3. Roast the pork for 60 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 150 degrees. Let the meat sit in a warm place for 10 minutes before slicing. Adapted from “The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook’’

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