The BEST Roasted Pork Loin Recipe | How to Cook Pork Loin (2024)

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!

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 Thermometer to check for doneness. Once your pork loin as 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

ENJOY!