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4-Ingredient Pork Loin Roast

You only need 4 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep for this easy, tender, and juicy Pork Loin Roast!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb. boneless pork loin
  • 5 cups apple cider
  • 3 cloves minced garlic 
  • 5 sprigs fresh rosemary plus additional for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For serving: barbecue sauce

Instructions

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  1. Marinate pork loin in apple cider, garlic, and rosemary for at least 12 hours (or up to 3 days).
  2. Remove pork loin from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
  3. Discard marinade.
  4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  5. Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 10- to 12-inch cast iron skillet or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering. Sear the pork on four sides (about 4-6 minutes per side), just until a nice golden-brown color develops and the meat releases easily from the pan. You don’t need to cook the meat all of the way through, since it will finish in the oven.
  6. Transfer the pork to the oven and roast for 45-60 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 145°F. Exact cooking time will vary depending on the size of your pork.
  7. Cover loosely with foil and allow the meat to rest for about 15-20 minutes.
  8. While the pork rests, warm your favorite barbecue sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
  9. Slice the pork loin thinly, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Notes

  • Serving Suggestion: for a classic Virginia-style meal, try serving the pork like The Boar's Head does -- over grits, drizzled with homemade barbecue sauce, and accompanied by fried apples and sautéed fresh green beans!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8 of the pork Calories 257kcal (13%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 83mg (3%) Potassium 640mg (18%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8 of the pork
Calories 257kcal 13%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Potassium 640mg 14%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.