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Our Best Pork Loin
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This is a great basic recipe for pork loin, NOT pork tenderloin. There is a difference. I have made it with a loin as small as 2 pounds up to 5 pounds. Both turned out tender and juicy. The key is to keep tabs on the temperature close to the finish time.
Ingredients
• Pork loin roast, up to 5 pounds
• 2 Tbsp olive oil, more if needed
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 Tbsp black pepper
• ½ Tbsp onion powder
• ½ Tbsp garlic powder
• ½ Tbsp ground cumin (optional)
• 1 tsp ground sage (optional)
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Preheat oven to 400°F. You will need a baking pan with a rack
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Instructions
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1. Thoroughly rub pork loin with olive oil. Mix seasonings together and pat on all sides of the loin.
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2. Place pork on rack in roasting pan with fat side up.
3. Cook at 400°F for 12 minutes; lower heat to 350 degrees F and cook for 20 minutes per pound. Temperature
should read 145°F when probe is placed in the middle.
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4. Remove pan from oven; let meat rest for at least 10 minutes loosely covered with foil.
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5. Transfer to a cutting board. Slice to your liking.
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KEYWORDS
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