Tender and Juicy Pork Loin Roast Recipe

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This Christmas, we encourage you to make this juicy pork loin roast with a smoked paprika rub and honey-mustard glaze the star of your holiday menu. Roasts are a low-hassle dish while entertaining because once you are done with the prep, all you have to do is put it in the oven and work on the side dishes and desserts. Maybe, you can sneak in a glass of wine too! So let’s find out what it takes to make a delicious, fuss-free pork roast.

Pork Loin Roast

Boneless pork loin is the leanest and the most tender part of the animal and it differs from pork tenderloin. Pork loin is from the top, back portion of the animal while the tenderloin runs along the backbone. Pork loin is much wider and you can easily slice wide steak-like pieces, which makes it a wonderful option for big family dinners. It is also a budget-friendly cut of meat. While cooking pork loin, make sure you cook at the right temperature and for the correct amount of time to ensure that it doesn’t dry out. For the best results, you want to cook it for an average of 25 minutes per pound.

Roasted pork loin stuffed with apple and cranberry with spices

Pork loin roast served with cranberries and apples is a fall special. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

How To Make Roasted Pork Loin?

Pork loin roast is a simple dish to prepare and most of the ingredients used to flavor the pork are pantry staples. This particular recipe ensures juicy and fork-tender meat every single time you make it. So, let’s get straight to it.

Roasted pork loin with herbs on cutting board

Best Pork Loin Roast Recipe

This pork loin roast recipe is a keeper! You can enjoy this fork-tender meat with a side of roasted vegetables for a wonderful weeknight dinner. It can just as easily be the star on your holiday menu. 
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Roasted Pork Loin
Appliance: oven, Meat Thermometer
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Resting time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Raksha Hegde

Ingredients

Spice Rub

For The Glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Lightly grease a baking dish or a casserole dish with olive oil. 
  • Whisk the olive oil and lemon juice well. Prepare the spice rub by mixing the spices in a bowl and add it to the olive oil-lemon juice mixture. 
  • Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels and use a fork to make holes in it. Take the spice mix and rub it well all over the pork loin. Make sure it is coated well. 
  • Sear the pork in a pan for 3 minutes on each side until brown. 
  • Make the honey-mustard glaze by blending all the ingredients well. Brush it all over the meat. 
  • Place the pork loin, with its fat layer up, on the greased dish. Cook it in the oven for 50-55 minutes. You can use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The internal temperature of the pork loin should be 145˚F. If you want your pork loin well done, you can cook it for five minutes more.
  • Let the pork loin rest for 10-15 minutes before serving and slicing. Serve it by spooning the juices from the pan on the meat. Enjoy your delicious and juicy pork loin!
    Roasted pork loin stuffed with apple and cranberry with spices

What to Serve with Pork Roast?

A juicy pork roast pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes (You can try out our delicious Comforting & Easy Mashed Potatoes Recipe). You can also upgrade the side dish to a creamy cauliflower mash, buttery grits, or a silky smooth mac and cheese. If you are looking for a lighter option, steamed green beans or roasted brocolli works well. You can also make hearty salads or slaws to accompany the roast. Apple bacon slaw is an excellent option with pork roast.

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Raksha Hegde is the content director at Organic Facts and helps oversee a team of brilliant, dynamic content writers. She completed her MS in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University, US. A former business news journalist and editor, Raksha followed her passion for wellness to become a certified Yoga teacher and a wellness festival curator. She believes that learning is a life-long process; she did a certificate e-course on “Introduction to Food and Health” in 2019 from Stanford University, US. 

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