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Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 02/9/24
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A perfectly cooked pork loin roast makes a delicious entree. Gone are the days of dry, overcooked pork. In 2011, the USDA lowered the recommended minimum temperature to 145 F; while the previous 160 F would be fine for fattier cuts such as ribs or shoulder, it produced tough and dry pork loin and tenderloin.
If you decide to replace a pork loin with tenderloins in a recipe, take care to adjust cooking times. Pork tenderloins are much smaller and leaner than the larger loin cuts and will cook more quickly. Pork tenderloin is best cooked quickly, while pork loin benefits from a longer, slower time.
Recipe Tip
- For the most flavorful, tender pork, check the meat with a reliable meat thermometer or an instant-read thermometer and follow the recipe recommendations for resting time.
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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pork Loin
This slow cooker brown sugar pork loin is perfect for any day of the week. Just rub the roast with the brown sugar and mustard mixture and drop it in the slow cooker. Go about your day of work or play and come home to a delicious, fully cooked entree.
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Orange Braised Pork Loin
A pork loin roast doesn't have to be roasted in the oven. This succulent orange braised pork loin is braised on the stovetop and gets a wonderful flavor from orange juice, balsamic vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, and seasonings. Serve with hot cooked rice or noodles.
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Roasted Boneless Pork Loin
This roasted boneless pork loin recipe starts in a hot oven to give it a flavorful, golden brown crust. The oven temperature is reduced for the remainder of the cooking time, producing a tender, juicy roast. A variety of fresh herbs and lots of garlic bring out the flavor of the lean cut.
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Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin With Marmalade Brown Sugar Glaze
Who doesn't love bacon? This bacon-wrapped pork loin with marmalade brown sugar glaze roasts to perfection. The pork is rubbed with brown sugar and steak seasoning blend, wrapped in bacon strips, and then glazed with a tangy marmalade and mustard sauce.
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Garlic and Herb Crusted Pork Loin Roast
A garlic and herb crusted pork loin roast is a breeze to prep and cook. Just combine the seasonings, rub them over the pork, and refrigerate the roast until you're ready to cook. Pork roast is amazing with applesauce or fried apples along with potatoes or sweet potatoes and spinach or green beans.
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Porchetta: Stuffed and Rolled Italian Pork Roast
Porchetta is a classic Italian recipe usually made with pork shoulder. This version uses leaner pork loin as the central meat. It's stuffed with more pork—in this case fresh sausage—and wrapped in the fattier belly. The result is a succulent main that your guests will talk about for months.
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Cuban Pork Roast
This easy boneless Cuban pork roast recipe is marinated overnight (or for at least eight hours) and then roasted the next day. Serve it traditionally with rice and beans and use leftovers for Cubano sandwiches.
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Easy Slow Cooker Pork Loin Barbecue
Barbecue flavors stand out in this easy slow cooker pork loin barbecue. The roast is slow-cooked to perfection with a store-bought barbecue sauce that has been doctored with additional ingredients. This pork is great as an entree with vegetables or served sliced in sandwich buns.
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Easy 4-Ingredient Pork Roast
All you need to make this simple easy 4-ingredient pork roast is salt, pepper, and garlic. Really, that's all there is to it! Pop it in the oven and prepare your side dishes while the meat cooks.
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Savory Crock Pot Pork Loin Roast
This savory crock pot pork loin roast is cooked in the crockpot with a variety of dried herbs and seasonings. Lemon juice, Worcestershire, and soy sauce make for a well-balanced sauce.
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Grilled Herb and Honey Pork Loin
Fire up the grill for this delicious grilled herb and honey pork loin roast. Beer and brown sugar team up to form the marinade, which the pork soaks in for a few hours. It's then grilled to perfection. Add some sliced eggplant and potato packets for a complete cookout meal.
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Oven Barbecued Pork Loin Roast
You don't need a sunny day or pit to enjoy tasty barbecued pork and this oven barbecued pork loin roast recipe is a great example. The lean pork loin bakes with a spicy homemade sauce. Add a little liquid smoke or a smoke-flavor seasoning blend for real barbecue flavor.
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Czech Roast Pork Loin (Veprova Pecene)
Do you enjoy Eastern European flavors? If so, this Czech roast pork loin recipe is for you. Caraway seeds, dried marjoram, and parsley are the main seasonings, along with sliced onion. The recipe calls for a boneless pork loin roast, but pork shoulder or a bone-in pork loin are good alternatives.
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Roasted Pork Loin With Stuffing
A simple bread stuffing mixture makes a surprise savory filling for this succulent roasted pork loin with stuffing. The pork loin is butterflied, then filled, creating a pinwheel effect when it's sliced. It's an easy preparation made with herb-seasoned crumbs, pecans, and chopped aromatic vegetables.
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Grilled Pork Rib Roast
If you're looking to impress your guests, this grilled pork rib roast is an excellent choice. The coating for the rib roast includes lemon juice, wine, olive oil, and a savory combination of fresh herbs and spices. Follow the recipe for a perfectly grilled pork roast.
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Parmesan Roast Pork
Cheese might not be your first choice when preparing a roast for the oven, but you might be missing out on something surprisingly tasty. A coating of shredded and grated Parmesan cheese add flavor to this easy-to-prepare Parmesan roast pork. Serve with scalloped potatoes and asparagus or green beans.
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Marinated Apple Cider Pork Loin
Marinating this pork loin in a mixture of brown sugar and apple cider ensures a flavorful, succulent roast. The sweet spice rub finishes this marinated apple cider pork loin perfectly.
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Beer Braised Pork Loin Roast
This tender beer braised pork loin roast is a dish you'll make again and again. A rich amber or dark beer adds spirit and flavor to this braised pork loin—use a brew that you enjoy drinking. The cooking liquids are puréed to make the irresistible sauce.
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