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    You are here: Home » Oven and Stovetop Recipes » Best Damn Oven Roasted Pork Loin

    Best Damn Oven Roasted Pork Loin

    Last Modified: December 4, 2024

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe· 4.9 from 220 reviews
    Recipe for oven roasted pork loin
    Recipe for oven roasted boneless pork loin.

    This tender and juicy pork loin is seasoned with just a few simple, common ingredients, then roasted to perfection in your oven. Ready in about an hour, it’s excellent for a family dinner any night of the week.

    Recipe for best damn oven roasted pork loin.

    Pork roast is very versatile and can be seasoned any number of ways. Our approach with this recipe is to let the flavor of the pork be the superstar, while we bring out the natural, savory flavors with a simple seasoning rub, then roast it in the oven. We start out with a high temperature for 15 minutes to help develop a nice crust, then drop the temp and roast to tender, mouthwatering perfection.

    What is Pork Loin Roast

    Boneless pork loin roast is probably the most popular type of roast you will find in the supermarket. It’s cut from just below the shoulder and is usually fairly lean with a fat cap which can be trimmed to give us just the right amount of flavor we need. They usually come in sizes of about 2-5 lbs., and are generally around 2-3″ in height, and around 12″ in length. The size can vary of course, but this is the most common size you’ll fine.

    Pork Loin Roast is NOT Pork Tenderloin

    Pork loin roast and pork tenderloin are two very different cuts of meat. The tenderloin is much narrower, leaner, and cooks a lot faster too. So for this recipe, make sure the packaging specifically says pork loin roast and not pork tenderloin. For pork tenderloin, be sure to check out our Best Damn Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe.

    Ingredients

    We love to keep our recipes simple and pork roast is the perfect cut of meat to make super tasty while keeping things simple. We use a few dry ingredients such as paprika, rosemary, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and apply it to the roast which has been coated with Worcestershire sauce. When you take your first bite, you won’t believe how well the flavors all come together so perfectly! The roast will be so tender, so juicy, and SO delicious.

    All the ingredients for oven roasted pork loin.

    Preparation

    Most pork loin roasts will come with a “fat-cap” still on the top side. One thing to keep in mind is that pork fat is loaded with flavor, so while we want to trim it, we still want to leave a layer to help provide that savory, juicy goodness. Trimming it is as simple as using a good sharp knife and carefully slicing it away. Once we have the pork roast trimmed, we coat it with a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. This will act as the liquid to keep the dry rub in place. After we’ve mixed all the dry ingredients, add it to the coated pork. Depending on the size of the particular roast, you may have a little bit of seasoning left over, which you can save for another time. But go ahead and coat that roast liberally with the seasonings.

    Recipe for oven roasted pork loin

    Prepare a sheet pan by covering it with foil and then give the foil a little spray with some non-stick cooking spray. This just helps to keep everything nice and easy to deal with. Place the pork roast, fat-cap side up (this is important) on the foil-lined pan.

    Recipe for oven roasted pork loin roast.

    Heat at 425°(F) for 15 Minutes, then at 375°(F)

    Preheat your oven to 425°(F). Once it’s ready, place the pork roast in oven on the middle rack and roast for 15 minutes. After the 15 minutes are up, drop the temperature of the oven to 375°(F) and continuing roasting for 40-60 more minutes, depending on size of roast. We want the internal temperature of the roast to be 145°(F) when checked in the center with an instant read thermometer. Checking with the thermometer is essential to getting a perfectly done dinner. Begin checking the temp after about 30 minutes. We don’t want to overcook a boneless pork loin roast. Because it’s so lean, it can dry out quickly. In fact, I generally recommend removing the roast from the oven when the internal temp is about 140°-143°(F). It will continue cooking after we remove it from the oven and the carryover cooking will bring it to the ideal temperature.

    Recipe for oven roasted pork loin.

    Let Rest Before Slicing

    Once removed from the oven, cover the roast loosely with a piece of foil and let it rest for a good 5-10 minutes. This is an important step. It allows for all the juices to redistribute throughout the roast and helps give us a tender, juicy roast Once it’s had it’s rest, place it on a cutting surface and begin slicing. I like to do slices that are about ½″ thick.

    Recipe for oven roasted boneless pork loin.

    Ready to Serve

    After slicing your pork loin roast, it’s ready to serve. There will be some awesome juices still in the pan which you can spoon over your carved meat. You can also use those pan juices to make a gravy. In a sauce pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and whisk with 2 tablespoons of flour, add the pan juices and 1 cup of chicken broth. Continue to whisk over medium heat to get any lumps out. Then reduce heat and simmer for about 5-10 minutes until sauce reduces. It will continue to thicken when removed from heat.

    What to Serve with Pork Roast

    The sky is the limit with side-dishes for pork roast. We love to pair it with our air fryer roasted lemon pepper broccoli. Of course, you can’t go wrong with potatoes. Our Instant Pot Parmesan Ranch potatoes are excellent to pair with pork roast. How about some fresh veggies? Air Fryer Roasted Zucchini and Peppers or Air Fryer Honey Maple Roasted Carrots are great choices. I especially love the the honey maple carrots with pork. The sweet flavors pair perfectly with the savory pork.

    Recipe for oven roasted pork loin.
    Tender, mouthwatering, juicy oven roasted boneless pork loin.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can this recipe be doubled?
    Yes. For larger pork loin roasts, just adjust the ingredients accordingly. Figure on approximately 15-20 minutes per pound cooking time, after the initial 15 minutes at 425°(F).

    Can I cook from frozen?
    For best results, defrost your frozen pork roast before cooking.

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    Recipe for oven pork loin roast

    Best Damn Oven Roasted Pork Loin


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    • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 servings
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    Tender, juicy pork loin roast expertly seasoned and roasted to perfection in your oven for about an hour. This mouthwatering recipe uses all simple ingredients and steps.


    Ingredients

    • pork loin roast, 2-3lbs., boneless
    • 1 tbs kosher salt*
    • 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp rosemary, dried and crushed
    • 1  tsp black pepper, ground

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425°(F). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil, spray with a little non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
    2. Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
    3. Trim any excess fat from top of pork loin roast. Place roast on a large plate and coat with Worcestershire sauce, then with dry seasonings. Rub liberally on all sides of the pork.
    4. Place seasoned pork roast, fat side up, on foil lined sheet pan and place in oven at 425°(F) for 15 minutes.
    5. After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375°(F) and continue roasting for about 45 minutes or until internal temperature of the pork is 145°(F) at the center of the roast.
    6. Remove from oven and tent pork roast loosely with a piece of foil for 5-10 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Be sure to use kosher or coarse salt, not table salt. If you are sensitive to salt, use less. If all you have is table salt, consider 2 tsp a general equivalent for the 1 tbs kosher salt.

    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 60 min
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Lisa La Fon says

      July 13, 2025 at 8:36 am

      The Best Ever!
      And we know food!
      Cause we came from cheff family!

      Reply
    2. Gordon Myers says

      June 24, 2025 at 12:03 pm

      I have made pork loin roasts in the past and was hit or miss – mostly miss. Saw your recipe and it made me chuckle. Why not? Well, turned out to the best “damn” pork loin I have ever made. Was perfection; and taste with the spices etc. made it so flavorful. Very juicy and moist and made the best sandwiches..
      This is now my “go to” pork loin roast recipe. No hit or miss on this one!!!

      Reply
      • RecipeTeacher says

        June 24, 2025 at 12:22 pm

        Thanks Gordon!! Glad you finally found a keeper for pork loin.

        Reply
    3. Taras Stec says

      June 02, 2025 at 5:00 pm

      100% a keeper. It was super easy and delicious, very flavorful. Doubled all the ingredients as mine was slightly larger.

      Reply
    4. Sandy S. says

      May 20, 2025 at 4:04 pm

      Made this last night and I was blown away by how tender and juicy it was. I love the mix of spices. Used fresh rosemary for dried, but all the others were as listed. Very easy and took just a couple of minutes to prepare.

      Reply
    5. Vivian says

      May 19, 2025 at 6:33 pm

      Easy and delicious!! Made it with a larger roast that was bone in so doubled everything. So good. This recipe is a keeper!

      Reply
    6. M Voll says

      May 18, 2025 at 1:14 pm

      That was amazing! Easy and so delicious. Thank you

      Reply
    7. Beverly B says

      May 01, 2025 at 4:07 pm

      This sounds really good. I’m wondering if you could also roast potatoes and carrots, along with the pork in the same pan? Have you ever tried it?

      Reply
    8. Patricia Hansmeyer says

      April 27, 2025 at 3:41 pm

      Delicious, mouth watering! Left everyone wanting more!

      Reply
    9. William Marshall says

      April 20, 2025 at 6:01 pm

      GREAT recipe ,Just finished Easter diner ,4 lb pork roast ,Did not have Rosemary,used Majoram . Dam is was good . Did it in a oven roasting bag on a bed of carrots and celery. Wife says this is a keeper recipe. Next time I am putting ina can of mushrooms with the strained juice from the bag into the gravy ,just forgot the mushrooms today . Thank you for the recipe

      Reply
    10. Rob Tony says

      April 20, 2025 at 3:07 pm

      EZ and a winner. Made it for Easter and family loved it. Did NOT change a thing.

      Reply
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