Pork loin is a tender, juicy cut of lean meat that (much like its fattier counterpart, pork shoulder) is fantastic when roasted, grilled or braised. Despite what it sounds like, pork loin and pork tenderloin are not the same cut of meat—pork loin is larger, wider and fatter than the narrow pork tenderloin, and it can be either bone-in or boneless. Pork loin is the perfect choice when you want an impressive (but affordable) roast to feed a crowd. Just take this recipe for example; it relies on Dijon mustard and thyme leaves to bring extra flavor, and hard cider acts as the flavorful braising liquid. Dot the pan with dried fruits for extra sweet flavor—they’ll soak up the drippings to become perfectly plump.
Best Damn Oven Roasted Pork Loin
Tender, juicy pork loin roast expertly seasoned and roasted to perfection in your oven for about an hour. This mouthwatering recipe uses all simple ingredients and steps.
Prep: 10min
Total: 1h10min
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
- pork loin roast, 2-3lbs., boneless
- 1 tbs kosher salt
- 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp rosemary, dried and crushed
- 1 tsp black pepper, ground
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 425°(F). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil, spray with a little non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Trim any excess fat from top of pork loin roast. Place roast on a large plate and coat with Worcestershire sauce, then with dry seasonings. Rub liberally on all sides of the pork.
- Place seasoned pork roast, fat side up, on foil lined sheet pan and place in oven at 425°(F) for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375°(F) and continue roasting for about 45 minutes or until internal temperature of the pork is 145°(F) at the center of the roast.
- Remove from oven and tent pork roast loosely with a piece of foil for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Pork Loin Roast Recipe
This pork loin recipe is hands down the BEST. If you’re wondering how to cook pork loin, this easy recipe makes juicy, fork tender pork loin.
Prep: 15min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 347 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 322 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 11 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 3- pound pork loin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- salt and fresh ground pepper, (to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium gluten free soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, (cut in half)
- 1 pound butternut squash, (peeled, seeds cleaned out, and cut into 1-inch cubes (you can also buy pre-cut butternut squash))
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 375˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and set aside. Pat dry pork loin with paper towels.
- In a small mixing bowl combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.
- Lightly spray pork loin with cooking spray. This will make it easier for the spice mix to stick.
- Take the spice mix and rub it all over the pork loin.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the pork loin until browned on all sides; about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork loin to previously prepared baking sheet, fat-layer side up; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine garlic, honey, soy sauce, mustard and oil; whisk until well combined. If too thick, add a bit more oil or soy sauce. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the sauce to use for the vegetables.
- Brush remaining honey mixture over the pork loin. Roast for 25 minutes.
- In the meantime, toss the vegetables with a tablespoon of olive oil and the reserved honey mixture. Pull pork roast out of the oven and add the vegetables all around it in one layer.
- Tent a piece of foil over the pork so the top doesn’t burn, but the inside continues to cook. Put back in the oven and continue to cook for 25 to 30 more minutes, or until internal temperature of the pork loin reaches 145˚F. Use an Instant Read Thermometer to check for doneness. Stir vegetables half way through cooking.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and loosely cover meat and veggies with foil; let rest 10 minutes. Cut the pork in slices and serve with veggies.
Pork Loin Roast Recipe
How To Make Easy Pork Loin Roast cooked with the most incredible Honey Garlic Butter Sauce! Oven and Slow Cooker Methods included!
Prep: 10min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 508 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 52 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Sodium 904 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 4-5 pound (2-2.5 kg) pork loin roast, (trimmed of skin and fat)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
- 2 teaspoons paprika ((mild or smoked))
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
- 1/2-1 teaspoon red chili powder, ((optional))
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black cracked pepper
- 1/2 cup (6-oz | 170 g) honey
- 1/2 cup (125 g | 4-oz) unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, (finely chppped or minced)
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, ((or cider vinegar))
- Good pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup low sodium stock (or broth), (beef or chicken)
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch (cornflour)
Instruction:
- Heat remaining oil (about 2 teaspoons) in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Sear pork all over until golden browned, rotating the pork around to avoid spices burning.
- Melt butter in the same pan the pork was in while scraping up any leftover bits in the pan. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a rapid simmer for 1 minute.
- Slice pork and serve drizzled with Honey Garlic Butter Sauce.
- Slice pork and drizzle with Honey Garlic Butter Sauce.
Ultimate Garlic Pork Loin Roast
Ultimate Garlic Pork Loin Roast can be an easy weeknight meal, but is fancy enough for your holiday dinner parties with just five ingredients!
Prep: 5min
Total: 65min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 250 kcal, Protein 47 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Sodium 314 mg, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 3 pound pork loin (, not tenderloin)
- 4 cloves garlic (, minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instruction:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Add the pork loin to your baking pan.
- Coat with the garlic on top of the fat cap.
- Mix the seasonings (salt, pepper and paprika) in small bowl and rub it on the pork.
- Cook the pork for 60-75 minutes or until it has reached a temperature of 150-160 degrees.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for five minutes before serving.
How to Make an Easy Juicy Pork Loin | Chef Jean -Pierre
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