Description
Make a tender and juicy pork loin roast using simple ingredients and clear oven temperatures. This recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a satisfying Sunday roast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb pork loin roast, bone-out
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pat the pork loin roast completely dry with paper towels. This helps create a good crust.
- In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme.
- Rub the olive oil all over the pork loin roast.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pork, pressing gently so it adheres.
- Place the seasoned roast in a roasting pan or on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit on a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast. This usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes per pound after the initial high-heat blast.
- Remove the pork loin roast from the oven when it hits 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Transfer the roast to a cutting board and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. This resting period is key for a juicy pork loin.
- Slice against the grain and serve immediately. You can make a simple pan sauce gravy using the drippings.
Notes
- For the best results and a truly juicy pork loin, use a reliable meat thermometer to check the pork loin internal temp. 145 degrees Fahrenheit is the target.
- If you want a pan sauce gravy, place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat after removing the roast. Scrape up any browned bits, add a splash of broth, and thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
- This recipe works well for a quick weeknight dinner or a traditional Sunday roast centerpiece.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 95