Succulent, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone tender, this melt-in-your-mouth pork loin is an absolute delight for pork lovers. Marinated in a tantalizing blend of herbs, spices, and citrus, then slow-cooked to perfection, this dish promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. Whether you prefer a classic garlic and herb-infused pork loin, a tangy orange and honey glazed masterpiece, or a savory apple cider and cinnamon infused pork loin, this article has a recipe for every palate. With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and variations to suit different cooking methods, this article is your ultimate guide to creating a pork loin that will be the star of any meal.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ASIAN-GLAZED 'MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH' PORK TENDERLOIN
A sweet and salty brine is the secret to this Asian-inspired pork tenderloin. Let the pork tenderloin soak in the brine for 2 to 8 hours to become tender, juicy, and flavorful. Grill and serve the sliced tenderloin with the Asian glaze. Complete the meal with brown rice, glazed carrots, and steamed green vegetables.
Provided by Austin Geraldson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 2h34m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make the brine, mix together the water, 1/2 cup brown sugar, salt, 2 tablespoons ginger, onion, lemon, 5 cloves of garlic, and 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce in a large container. Add the pork tenderloin, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours.
- For the glaze, whisk together 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, sweet and sour sauce, hoisin sauce, 4 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons ginger, brown sugar, and orange juice.
- Prepare an outdoor grill for high heat.
- Cook the pork tenderloin on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 12 minutes per side. Remove the tenderloin from the grill and cover with foil; allow to rest for 10 minutes. To serve, brush with glaze, and cut into thin slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.5 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 3518.6 mg, Sugar 57.7 g
MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH PORK ROAST
This is a simple one... An excellent pork roast and, as usual, it's the cooking technique that will make all the difference. The key here is the internal temperature of the roast. If it goes above 150f (65c), it will come out dry.
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Roasts
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In a small prep bowl, mix the rosemary, garlic, thyme, black pepper, and olive oil.
- 2. Place the roast into a baking dish, and throughly rub the spice mixture into the meat. Note: If you like garlic as much as I do (it keeps away the vampires), take a small pairing knife and cut slits into the skin about 1.5 inches (3.5cm) deep and insert whole peeled cloves of garlic deep into the slits. The garlic will mellow as the pork cooks, and infuse some awesome garlic flavor into the meat.
- 3. Cover the dish, and let the roast rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, or overnight. Cook's Note: You might consider a brine for the pork roast. Brining can add up to 15 percent more moisture to the pork loin.
- 4. Before cooking, remove from the refrigerator, and let stand, covered, at room temperature for 1 hour... no more. Note: If it's a very hot day in your kitchen, and you're worried about generating nasty bacteria, you can skip this step.
- 5. Place a rack in the middle position of your oven, and then preheat to 350f (175c).
- 6. Cook, uncovered for about one hour, or until the roast hits an internal temperature of 140f (60c). Cook's Tools: The image on the left is of the Thermapen instant read digital thermometer. It's considered one of the most expensive of it's kind... typically running about 100 U.S. dollars. However, every restaurant that I've worked in used this brand, and if you need quick/accurate temperature readings... this is one to get.
- 7. Remove from oven, tent with foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Cooking Tip: As the roast rests the internal temperature will continue to increase 6 to 8 degrees. And since the government suggests pork be cooked to 145f (63c), you're right in the perfect range for a pork loin roast. This process of the roast continuing to cook outside the oven is called: Carry-over Cooking.
- 8. Why do we let a roast rest before carving? As meat proteins are heated during cooking, they coagulate and squeeze out some of the moisture inside their coiled structures and in the spaces between the individual molecules. The heat drives this liquid toward the center of the meat. As meat rests, this process is partially reversed. The moisture that is driven toward the center of the meat is redistributed as the protein molecules relax and are able to reabsorb some moisture. As a result, less juice runs out of the meat when you cut into it.
- 9. Presentation Pork goes with so many side dishes... How about some black beans and rice, a few pan-fried plantains, or just a few roasted young potatoes, and some applesauce. Enjoy... Keep the faith and keep cooking
MELT IN YOUR MOUTH PORK TENDERLOIN
Marinating this meat overnight is the secret to this melt-in-your-mouth roast pork. If you're a pork lover, this is the recipe for you! Try it once and you'll do it again and again.
Provided by Gingerbee
Categories Pineapple
Time 15h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place pork in marinade, turning often to make sure meat is completely exposed to the mixture.
- Place meat and marinade into roasting pan in a 475°F oven for 15 minutes.
- Lower temperature to 325°F and cover with aluminum foil.
- Cook for 3 hours.
- Remove meat from roasting pan to a platter and allow it to rest 1/2 hour before slicing and serving.
- For the Gravy: Dissolve corn starch in water and add the ingredients for the gravy (above) to the juices left in the roasting pan.
- Heat on stovetop, on medium heat and stir until it thickens.
- It's ready to serve with stir fried mushrooms, broccoli, red sweet pepper, cauliflower and carrots!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.5, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 196.7, Sodium 968.5, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.6, Protein 64.2
MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH BARBECUED RIBS
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 13m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the spareribs in the bottom of a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Reserve 6 tablespoons for BBQ Pizza.
- Pour the mixture over the spareribs. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
- Reserve 1/2 of the ribs and pull the meat from the bones for the BBQ Pizza recipe.
TENDER PORK ROAST
LuVerne Peterson of Minneapolis, Minnesota shares this melt-in-your mouth fall-apart-tender pork roast. "It's wonderful to serve to company because it never fails to please," she promises.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast to a serving platter and keep warm. If desired, skim fat from cooking juices and thicken for gravy.
Nutrition Facts :
PORK CHOPS THAT MELT IN YOUR MOUTH
I had a lot of chops to cook, so to cut down on the time, I cooked them this way & produced a chop that was super moist & melt in your mouth tender, no knife needed.
Provided by Lynn Socko
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Place just enough oil In skillet to barely cover bottom, heat to med-high heat, In meantime, season & lightly flour chops, if using panko you might need to rub a little olive oil on the meat to help the panko adhere. Preheat oven to 375.
- 2. Lightly brown both side of chops, place on baking sheet ( you can spray baking sheet with spray oil but not needed unless pork is very lean). Pop in 375 oven for 25 to 35 min. depending on thickness of chops.
- 3. NOTE: If using cube steak, reduce oven time to about 20 min.
Tips:
- To ensure the pork loin is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The pork loin should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 155°F (68°C) for medium, and 165°F (74°C) for well-done.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check the doneness of the pork loin by making a small incision in the center of the meat. The pork loin is cooked when the juices run clear.
- Let the pork loin rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful pork loin.
- Serve the pork loin with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.
Conclusion:
This melt-in-your-mouth pork loin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its tender and flavorful meat, this pork loin is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve, give this melt-in-your-mouth pork loin a try.
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