Pork Loin recipe is very easy to prepare and results in a juicy, tender, and very flavorful meal. It Is Easy Enough For A Weeknight Meal And Fancy Enough For Your Holiday Dinner Parties! The fragrant aroma of rosemary combined with balsamic onions and white wine makes the perfect marinade!
And the most amazing is that this recipe is keto-friendly and perfect for those who follow a keto diet.
This simple and easy recipe will show you exactly how to cook a boneless pork loin roast. Our Pork Loin recipe is simple to throw together and impressive enough to feed your guests. Whether you choose a crock pot OR your oven, this ‘no-stress’ recipe will give you the most incredible roast ready and on the table in no time!
Is there a difference between pork loin and pork tenderloin?
Yes. Though both cuts are lean, uniform in shape, and mild in flavor, a pork loin roast is usually bigger and meatier.
Both pork loin and pork tenderloin are lean and have a mild flavor, but pork loin roast is uniquely suited for casual dinner parties or even the fanciest of holidays, thanks to its size and ease. After a quick sear, leave it to cook in the oven for an hour and use the hands-off time to make a delicious main dish alongside as this cauliflower mashed potatoes, easy roasted asparagus, roasted potatoes, or brussels sprouts.
Making the perfect Pork Loin Marinade
These are the ingredients that you’ll to make the perfect marinade:
- Dry white wine
- Balsamic vinegar
- Garlic cloves
- Smoked Paprika
- Bay leaves
- Sea salt & Black pepper
Pork loin should be marinated for at least 3 hours or overnight. Why not pop it in the fridge before work or school, it’ll be perfectly marinated when you get home!
Place the pork loin (or pork loin chops) in a large zippered bag or airtight container. Pour the marinade over and toss or stir thoroughly.
How long do you cook a pork loin roast
This pork loin recipe needs three steps before giving you an incredible tasting pork:
SEASON: Seasoned in a delicious marinade. Pat meat dry with a paper towel first so that the seasoning sticks and absorbs better.
SEAR: Where the deep flavor begins. A heavy cast iron pan and a slick of oil make for a nice golden-brown crust. Wait until you have a deep brown color before turning. If the meat sticks to the pan as you try to turn it, wait another minute or so until it releases easily.
ROAST: Roast the pork loin for 1 hour. Roast the pork until an instant-read thermometer registers 145°F. The key to juicy pork is not overcooking it.
What is a safe temperature to cook pork?
The National Pork Board recommends cooking to an internal temperature between 145ºF (62ºC) and 160 degrees. This is a perfectly safe temperature to cook to even though it used to be higher in the past. Since we are cooking a roast here and it will continue to cook through once outside the oven, we will stick to 150 degrees doneness and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Pork Loin is a simple dish to prepare that requires only a few ingredients for an incredibly tender and delicious meal. Boneless pork loin (different than a pork tenderloin), is a budget-friendly. Once roasted, it has a crispy top and a juicy interior that is simply irresistible. To get juicy, melt in your mouth meat results, simply do not overcook the meat. It is that simple, yet important.
Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Cook Time | 1h30 minutes |
Passive Time | 1h45 minutes |
Servings |
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- 3.5-4 lb pork loin
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp blak pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 onions sliced
Ingredients
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- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients: white wine, smoked paprika, cayenne and black pepper, garlic cloves, salt, and rosemary.
- Add pork loin to a large zip-top bag and pour the marinade mixture into the bag. Let marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350°F and place onions and pork loin with the marinade into a 9x13 casserole dish. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake uncovered for about 1 to 1-½ hours making sure to baste the pork every 30 minutes. The pork is fully cooked when the middle of the roast registers 140°F.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 5 - 10 minutes before slicing.
this looks AMAZING. I have had a pork roast in the freezer from butcher box for months and haven’t cooked it because i didn’t know how. But I have a question…the pictures show some yummy looking onions and you mention balsamic onions in your opening, but I can’t find them in the ingredients or how to make them? I may be blind today and just not seeing them (I am curled up in the chair fighting a fibro attack and a headache :>)
I’m sorry, I forgot to mention onions in the instructions. But I already fix it. You can go to the recipe again and check. Thanks!