Tender and Juicy Pork Loin Roast Recipe
Sep 19, 2019, Updated Jun 26, 2023
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This Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Loin Roast is hands down the BEST pork loin recipe. If you’re wondering how to cook pork loin, this easy method makes juicy, fork tender pork loin. Just rub with spices, smother with glaze, and roast until done!
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- Easy Pork Loin Roast Recipe
- Why You’ll Love this Pork Loin Recipe
- Pork Loin vs. Pork Tenderloin
- How to Cook Pork Loin
- How Long Does it Take to Cook Pork Loin?
- At What Temp is Pork Loin Done?
- Can I Make This Recipe Ahead?
- Can I Cook Pork Loin in My Slow Cooker?
- What Goes with Pork Loin Roast?
- How to Use Pork Leftovers
- How to Store and Reheat Extras
- More Pork Recipes to Try
- Tender and Juicy Pork Loin Roast Recipe Recipe
Easy Pork Loin Roast Recipe
Are you ready to make succulent roasted pork loin? Prepared with a simple spice rub, plus a honey-dijon garlic sauce, this simple recipe makes tender, flavorful pork loin that will have everyone coming back for more and more. I like to add seasonal veggies, like Brussels sprouts and butternut squash, to make it a complete meal, all in just one pan.
In this household, we love everything about pork. From pork chops to pork tenderloin, we don’t discriminate. Just bring it ON! My favorite, however, is a simple oven method pork roast that takes minutes to prep, while the oven does most of the work.
This Pork Loin Roast Recipe creates a perfectly tender meat that is so full of flavor, and it honestly couldn’t be any easier to make.
Why You’ll Love this Pork Loin Recipe
- Easy. You won’t need any fancy tools or complicated ingredients to make this simple pork loin recipe. This is down-home cozy goodness at its best.
- Flavorful. Looking for a dinner idea you can be sure everyone will devour? This is it. Every tender bite of roasted pork loin is moist and packed with flavor.
- A complete meal. Since the pork is roasted along with veggies, you don’t need to make anything else to go along with this recipe. It’s the main course and a healthy side dish in one!
Pork Loin vs. Pork Tenderloin
Pork loin and pork tenderloin are not the same thing (even though the names are nearly identical). They actually represent two different cuts of meat.
- Tenderloin: A pork tenderloin is a long, narrow, boneless cut of meat that comes from a muscle that runs along the backbone of the pig. If you want to cook pork tenderloin, check out my garlic roast pork tenderloin recipe.
- Loin: By contrast, a pork loin is wider and flatter. It can be boneless or bone-in.
- For this recipe, we are using boneless PORK LOIN.
How to Cook Pork Loin
Are you ready to cook up a delicious pork dinner? Here’s how to make the best pork loin roast ever:
- Make the spice rub. We are going to start with making a dry rub by combining salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub that all over the pork loin.
- Sear the meat. Heat some oil in a large skillet and sear the meat, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set pork (fat side UP) on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Make the honey glazed. Stir together some honey, dijon mustard, garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. Reserve two tablespoons of the sauce for the veggies, and brush the rest of the sauce over the pork.
- Roast for 25 minutes at 375˚F.
- In the meantime, prepare the veggies. Cut the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes and cut the brussels sprouts in half. Toss veggies with reserved sauce.
- Add the veggies to the pork. Take pork out of the oven; add veggies all around it in one layer, tent pork with foil, then continue to cook for 30 more minutes, or until internal temperature of the pork loin reaches 145˚F. Use an Instant Read Thermometer to check for doneness.
- Give the veggies a stir half-way through cooking.
- Rest. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes before cutting. This helps lock in the juices.
- Cut and serve!
How Long Does it Take to Cook Pork Loin?
Keep in mind that time will vary depending on the size of the roast. In this recipe, we’re working with a 3-pound pork loin, which needs about 50 to 60 minutes in a 375˚F oven. That comes out to roughly around 20-minutes per pound. Some ovens may need few minutes longer than that.
At What Temp is Pork Loin Done?
The National Pork Board recommends cooking pork loin to an internal temperature of 145° F (62°C). Use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer to check for doneness. Once your pork loin has reached the proper temperature, allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes.
Can I Make This Recipe Ahead?
Yes! You can prepare this recipe in advance, which is perfect for Sunday suppers and even busy weeknights. Here’s how to do it:
- Season the pork, sear it, put it in the baking pan and pour the sauce over it.
- Cover and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Continue with roasting as directed.
Can I Cook Pork Loin in My Slow Cooker?
This pork loin recipe can also be made in the slow cooker! If you want to cook your pork loin in the slow cooker, here’s how:
- Season the pork, sear it, and place it in the slow cooker.
- Pour prepared sauce over it; cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours to 6 hours.
- Check for doneness with an Instant Read Thermometer; it should register at 145˚F when done.
What Goes with Pork Loin Roast?
There are so many things you can serve with roasted pork loin – all of them delicious! My personal favorites are smashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower. Since this pork loin recipe already includes vegetables, adding even one side makes a feast!
How to Use Pork Leftovers
- I love using leftover pork loin to make burritos and tacos, or even sandwiches with thick slices of bread. Sometimes I’ll even warm my sandwich in the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese!
How to Store and Reheat Extras
- Leftover pork loin can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen in a freezer-safe container for 3 months.
More Pork Recipes to Try
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Asparagus
- Baked Pork Chops and Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner
- Easy Honey Garlic Baked Pork Chops
- Apple Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin
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Tender and Juicy Pork Loin Roast Recipe
Ingredients
FOR THE PORK LOIN
- 3- pound pork loin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
FOR THE SPICE RUB
- 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
FOR THE HONEY GARLIC GLAZE
- 4 cloves garlic,, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium gluten free soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
FOR THE VEGETABLES
- 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)
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
SLOW COOKER PORK LOIN
- Season the pork, sear it, and place it in the slow cooker.
- Pour prepared sauce over it; cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours.
HOW TO MAKE AHEAD
- Season the pork, sear it, put it in the baking pan and pour the sauce over it.
- Cover and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Continue with roasting as directed.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Making this tomorrow, but I only have a 1lb + of the pork tenderloin.
What would the timing be?????
Can’t wait to make it, and thank you in advance.
Hi!
I would start checking for doneness around the 25-minute mark. Per pound, pork loin needs about 25 to 30 minutes of cooking time. Use an instant read thermometer for perfect results. Pork loin is done when internal temperature registers at 145˚F.
Internal temperature of 145 is incorrect. First time I made this the pork was still very pink inside and when I sliced it the juices were not clear. The correct internal temperature for pork is between 165 and 170.
Hi!
According to the USDA, the Federal Food Safety Information, as well as the Pork council, the correct temperature for cooked pork is 145˚F. 165 is going to result in a very dry pork.
Thanks so much for including slow cooker directions! Unfortunately they only had bone-in at the store so when I cooked mine (approx 2 2lb cuts) it over cooked a little. But it still tasted great!!! If i make again ill reduce the time in the slow coooker.
I am very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
This was the first recipe I tried on this page and I was blown away. No wonder I keep coming back! This roast was so incredibly flavorful and it all came together so quickly! While everything roasted, I cleaned up my kitchen and simply waited to serve.
I’d even consider making this on a weeknight. It’s just that good.
5/5 from me for SURE!
This recipe I so amazing!
I cooked only the pork and added ground ginger and extra soy sauce to the sauce mixture to cut down the sweetness. I also cut up a medium sized onion and put it under the meat as it cooked.
Was great pared with mashed potatoes and greens! And make sure to add the extra sauce/drippings onto the meat after cutting.
Will definitely make again!
That’s great! I am very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
We absolutely loved this! They were SO delicious!! I roasted it uncovered, with the fat cap up, and it did not dry out at all. Took exactly an hour in the oven, after being seared stovetop. I did pour some fat out of the skillet after browning.
I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
I made this recipe this evening. The pork was delicious. Tender and juicy as promised. The sauce did burn after 12 minutes during first roasting. I pulled the pork out of the oven and transferred it to another foil lined sheet pan and continued as directed. I had no butternut so I substituted carrots which were also delicious. The brusselsprouts, however, I prefer roasted without the sauce. Over all my family loved this meal and I will be making it again. I’m planning to roast the first 25 mins without sauce. When I put the veg in I will brush roast with sauce. The remaining sauce I will heat on stove top and serve with pork at the table. Thanks. Great recipe.
I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
I have a Traeger Grill, would this work on it? I never use my oven in the summer.
You can definitely grill this pork loin. Place the seasoned pork loin directly on the grill grates over indirect heat and cook for 1 hour, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. You should also flip the meat a couple times while cooking.
Amazing! Came out perfectly moist and delicious! This is one to make again and again! Thank you!!!
I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
This was so good! Thank you for sharing!
I am very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Fantastic. Entire family loved it.
Used 1/2 of a pork loin (which results in a cut that looks like a pork tenderloin). 🙂 Total weight 1lb, 13oz
Followed the recipe mostly as written, though I reduced the honey to 3 TBSP, and soy sauce to 2 TBSP.
Cooked until 139 internal temp, allowed it to settle and carry-over (under foil) for 10 or 15 minutes. Warmed the remaining glaze and served it w/the loin.
The deish came out looking factastic like the picture here, the pork was tender and juicy, and tasted great w/some of the glaze drizzled over it at the table. Ate it w/garlic mashed potatoes and green beans, and it killed.
Thanks for the great recipe, this one is already printed and added to our favorites collection.
That is wonderful! I am very happy you enjoyed this recipe!! Thank YOU! 🙂
I am so excited to give this recipe a try! I bought a pork tenderloin for this recipe by mistake (I am a pork rookie!). What changes should I make to this recipe (cooking time, temperature, etc.) if any for pork tenderloin versus pork loin?
Hi!
Pork tenderloin will need less time to cook so I’d say to start checking around the 25-minute mark for doneness. Pork is cooked through when internal temperature registers at 145˚F. An instant read thermometer is the best way to tell if the pork is cooked through.
This was excellent! Thank you!