Here’s a simple and delicious Pork Loin 🥩 recipe—tender, juicy, and perfect for roasting:
Ingredients
- 1–1.5 kg pork loin roast
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
- ½ cup chicken broth or water (for roasting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
- Prepare the Pork
- Pat pork loin dry with paper towels.
- Rub with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Sear (Optional but Recommended)
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork on all sides until browned (2–3 minutes per side).
- Roast the Pork
- Place pork loin in a roasting pan.
- Add chicken broth or water to the pan to keep it moist.
- Roast for 45–60 minutes (or until internal temperature reaches 63 °C / 145 °F).
- Rest the Meat
- Remove from oven and let pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve
- Slice and serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or your favorite sauce.
✅ Tips:
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork is perfectly cooked and juicy.
- For extra flavor, add apples or onions around the pork while roasting.
- Leftovers can be used in sandwiches, salads, or stir-fries.
I can also give a honey-garlic glazed pork loin recipe that’s sweet, sticky, and full of flavor if you want. Do you want me to share that?
