Yield: 8

Fool Proof Juicy Baked Pork Loin Recipe

Make this delicious and easy juicy baked pork loin with simple steps! A practically fool proof recipe that makes perfect pork!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3-pound pork loin (1.4 kg)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. If desired, line the bottom of the roaster pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup then set it aside.
  2. Rub the outside of the pork loin with olive oil so all sides are coated.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Rub the seasonings on all sides of the pork loin. hand holding pepper mill above pork loin on white cutting board
  5. Place the pork loin onto the rack in the roasting pan with the fattier side facing upward. raw pork loin on top of rack on roasting pan
  6. Lower the heat on the oven to 350°F/175°C and place the roaster pan into the oven.
  7. Cook for 1 hour, then check with a meat thermometer to make sure it has reached 145°F internally at the thickest point. If not, continue baking in 10-minute increments. baked pork loin on roasting pan rack
  8. Cover the roast with aluminum foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing to serve. knife and fork slicing pork loin on cutting board

Notes

Use any favorite seasoning blend and feel free to serve this with barbecue sauce or gravy.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 346Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 476mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 45g