Best 8 Cajun Roasted Pork Loin Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Cajun Roasted Pork Loin, a culinary masterpiece that captivates the senses with its perfect blend of spices and tender, juicy meat. This delectable dish promises an explosion of flavors, transporting you to the vibrant heart of Louisiana with every bite. Prepared with a symphony of Cajun seasonings, garlic, paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper, this roasted pork loin emerges from the oven with a crispy, golden-brown crust that entices the eyes and ignites the taste buds. Alongside the main event, discover equally enticing recipes that elevate your culinary experience. Delight in the zesty and flavorful Cajun Butter, a perfect complement to the succulent pork loin, adding a touch of richness and enhancing its savory profile. For a refreshing accompaniment, explore the vibrant Salsa Fresca, bursting with the freshness of tomatoes, cilantro, and onions, providing a delightful contrast to the richness of the pork.

Additional tantalizing recipes await, offering a medley of flavors to complement your main course. Embark on a culinary journey with the tantalizing Dirty Rice, a classic Cajun dish brimming with savory flavors and textures. Explore the aromatic depths of the Creole Mustard Sauce, a piquant and tangy condiment that adds a touch of elegance to your meal. Experience the harmonious blend of spices in the Cajun Seasoning Blend, a versatile mix that elevates any dish with its bold and authentic Cajun flavors.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BRAISED GREENS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 slices bacon, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch red pepper flakes
8 cups kale, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus 1/4 cup
1 large tomato, diced
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 pork tenderloins (about 14 ounces each), each halved crosswise
1/2 cup chicken stock
Store-bought dinner rolls or biscuits

Steps:

  • For the greens: Cook the bacon over medium heat in a large skillet until browned, about 6 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper flakes and tomato, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the kale and 1 1/2 cups broth, cover, cook until wilted, about 8 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup broth and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • For the pork: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the Cajun spice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and salt to make paste. Rub the pork with spice paste. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add the remaining olive oil and sear the pork, turning until all sides are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes total. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat registers 150 degrees F, about 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest on a cutting board. Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup chicken broth. Reduce a little and swirl in 2 tablespoons butter. Thinly slice the pork, divide among 4 plates. Drizzle with pan sauce and serve with the greens and dinner rolls or biscuits.
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ROASTED PORK WITH CAJUN SLAW



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
1 large pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Creole or whole-grain mustard
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons drained horseradish
1 12-ounce package broccoli slaw mix
2 small bell peppers (1 red, 1 orange), thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix 1 tablespoon each Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt and rub with the sugar-spice mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the pork and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145 degrees F, about 18 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, make the slaw: Whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, horseradish and the remaining 2 teaspoons each Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Toss the slaw mix, bell peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise dressing and toss to coat. Slice the pork and divide among plates. Drizzle with any juices from the skillet. Serve with the slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498, Fat 31 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 105 milligrams, Sodium 1,403 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 39 grams

CAJUN PORK LOIN ROAST IN A CROCK POT



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Make and share this Cajun Pork Loin Roast in a Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Pork

Time 6h35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium onion, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 bell pepper, diced (I like to use red or yellow)
1 carrot, diced
6 -8 potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard powder
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 bay leaves
1 boneless pork loin roast (roughly 4 lbs.)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and slice them into 1/4" rounds. Place them in the bottom of your crock pot.
  • Finely chop the remainder of the vegetables. In a large skillet, saute the vegetables in butter until tender.
  • Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in pepper sauce and all seasonings but the bay leaves.
  • Cut deep slits in roast and place in crock pot on top of the potatoes slit side up.
  • Spoon vegetable mixture into slits and over the top of the roast. Add bay leaves to the crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender.
  • Transfer roast to a serving platter. Using a slotted spoon, remove potatoes and place them around the roast on the platter. Cover platter with foil to keep the roast and potatoes warm.
  • If bay leaves are still in the crock pot, remove them. Pour juices into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the pan.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for two minutes until liquid has thickened.
  • Serve gravy with roast and potatoes.

GRANDMA EDNA'S CAJUN PORK



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My grandma used to make this for our family on special occasions. We love to carry on the delicious tradition. -Tonya Cline, Greenville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h35m

Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion
1 celery rib
1 small green pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon each salt, white pepper and pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 boneless pork loin roast (4 pounds)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Finely chop vegetables. In a large skillet, saute vegetables in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in seasonings and pepper sauce., Cut several slits in roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Spoon onion mixture between slits and over the top of meat. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until pork is tender., Transfer roast to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain cooking juices and pour into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN PORK ROAST



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Make and share this Cajun Pork Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Cajun

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs single boneless pork loin roast
3 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (red pepper)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine all seasonings and rub well over all surfaces of roast. Place roast in shallow pan and roast in 350 oven for about an hour until internal temp is 155 to 160 degrees F.
  • Remove from oven, and let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.

CAJUN ROASTED PORK



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"My husband likes his food spicy, so this pork roast is a favorite," says Christine Wall of Bartlett, Illinois. "It can be baked in the oven or on the grill. I like to serve it with roasted new potatoes seasoned with garlic and rosemary."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon each salt, crushed red pepper flakes, ground cumin and white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Rub pork roast with oil. Combine remaining ingredients and rub over roast. Cover and refrigerate for 1-3 hours., Bake, uncovered at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Transfer to a serving platter. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

CAJUN PORK ROAST



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My husband and I just love New Orleans-style foods, so any time I come across a Cajun recipe. I just have to try it. This is one of our favorite ways to prepare pork.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon steak sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Place roast in a shallow baking pan; cut 8-10 small slits in roast. Combine remaining ingredients; press into slits and over top of roast. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Cover and bake 1-3/4 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

ROASTED PORK LOIN



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Succulent pork roast with fragrant garlic, rosemary and wine.

Provided by Kathleen Burton

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Crush garlic with rosemary, salt and pepper, making a paste. Pierce meat with a sharp knife in several places and press the garlic paste into the openings. Rub the meat with the remaining garlic mixture and olive oil.
  • Place pork loin into oven, turning and basting with pan liquids. Cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove roast to a platter. Heat the wine in the pan and stir to loosen browned bits of food on the bottom. Serve with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 42.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose a good quality pork loin: Look for a pork loin that is firm to the touch and has a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that your pork loin is juicy and flavorful.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what will give your pork loin its flavor, so make sure to use a marinade that you enjoy. The recipe in the article uses a marinade made with olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and paprika.
  • Roast the pork loin at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy crust on the outside of the pork loin while keeping the inside juicy. The recipe in the article recommends roasting the pork loin at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the pork loin rest before carving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful pork loin. The recipe in the article recommends letting the pork loin rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Conclusion:

Cajun roasted pork loin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork loin is marinated in a flavorful mixture of spices and then roasted until it is tender and juicy. The crispy crust and tender interior make this dish a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Cajun roasted pork loin a try.

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