Beef Dishes
Roasted Pork Loin
Among the most appreciated meats in family cooking, the pork loin stands out for its natural tenderness and ability to absorb flavors added. Easy to cook, it lends itself to a thousand variations, from the simplest to the most refined. Roasted, simmered, in a crust or marinated, it always offers a tender and generous result. This recipe highlights this noble cut, elevating it with accessible ingredients and a cooking method that preserves its texture. A wonderful opportunity to gather family or friends around a dish at once comforting and elegant
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (preferably convection heat).
Step 2
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper and mustard if used.
Step 3
Brush the pork loin with this mixture.
Step 4
Place it in a roasting pan. Add the chopped onion and, if desired, potatoes or vegetables around it.
Step 5
Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the thickness of the loin and your desired doneness. Baste with pan juices halfway through.
Step 6
Check the doneness: the meat should remain slightly pink in the center to remain tender (about 65°C at the center with a thermometer).
Step 7
Let the meat rest for 5 minutes outside of the oven, covered with aluminum foil, before slicing and serving.
To Conclude
With its tender texture and savory flavors, this perfectly cooked pork loin is a sure value for your home meals. It has that little something that evokes Sunday dinners, full tables of laughter, and the simple pleasure of good eating. Accompany it with roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes or a lightly sweetened apple compote, it will surely seduce all taste buds. A recipe to keep precious, and to make again and again, without ever getting tired.
Our Tips
Chef's tips for making this recipe
Remove the meat from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking for even cooking.
For a roast that is even more tender, marinate the pork loin several hours (or the day before) with a mixture of oil, herbs and mustard.
Add a honey glaze or a little balsamic vinegar to the cooking juice for a sweet-salty touch.
Serve with roasted potatoes, homemade mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables.
Pork loin pairs very well with a mustard sauce, pepper sauce or mushroom sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 question about this recipe
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Take the meat out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking for even cooking.
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For an even more tender roast, marinate the pork loin several hours (or the night before) with a mixture of oil, herbs and mustard.
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Add a honey glaze or a little balsamic vinegar to the cooking juice for a sweet and salty touch.
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Serve with roasted potatoes, homemade mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables.
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Pork loin pairs well with a mustard sauce, pepper sauce or mushroom sauce.
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