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    Home » What We're Eating » 4-Ingredient Pork Loin Roast

    4-Ingredient Pork Loin Roast

    Published: Aug 29, 2018 by Blair Lonergan

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    You only need 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep for an easy dinner of Pork Loin Roast
    Roasted Pork Loin in a cast iron skillet for an easy dinner recipe

    That's right...you only need 4 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep for this easy, healthy, and juicy Pork Loin Roast! It's a simple and wholesome dinner that will impress your friends and family -- with minimal effort on your part.

    Cider marinated pork loin roast

    I'm not exaggerating when I say that the hardest part of this recipe is just remembering to marinate the pork in advance! And since you can leave the meat in your marinade for up to 3 days, you can just throw together the 4-ingredient pork loin roast when you get home from the grocery store and stash it in your fridge to cook later.

    Pork Loin Roast for an easy dinner recipe

    For any of my Central Virginia friends out there, you might be familiar with the pork loin roast at the Boar's Head Inn in Charlottesville. If not, let me give you a quick rundown since this ultimate southern dinner was inspired by a meal on the Boar's Head's menu.

    Oven roasted pork loin

    The Boar's Head is a beautiful resort, situated at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which prides itself on "warm and intimate ambiance and exceptional southern hospitality." I've enjoyed many, many meals in the Inn over the years, and the pork loin roast is definitely at the top of my list.

    marinated pork roast with apple cider and rosemary

    The restaurant serves sliced cider-marinated pork loin over grits, drizzled with homemade barbecue sauce, and often accompanied by fried apples and sautéed fresh green beans. I'm telling you -- this is a classic Virginia supper at its finest!

    Oven roasted pork loin in a cast iron skillet

    Since I'm not a professionally-trained chef, and since I don't have all day to spend in the kitchen to create one meal, I have simplified the Boar's Head's recipe to suit my lifestyle...and today I'm sharing it with you!

    You truly only need 4 ingredients for the perfect pork loin roast:

    • A 3-4 lb. boneless pork loin;
    • Apple cider;
    • Garlic;
    • and fresh rosemary.

    The meat marinates for at least 12 hours (or up to 3 days), is browned in a cast iron skillet on all sides, and then goes into the oven for about 45 minutes. That's it!!!

    Boneless center cut pork loin roasted in the oven

    The end result is a flavorful, cozy, and versatile pork entree that you can drizzle with your favorite store-bought barbecue sauce (or make your own sauce, like the Inn).

    Serving suggestions to complete the perfect Pork Loin Roast

    Try pairing the pork with any of the following easy sides:

    • Southern Fried Apples
    • Fried Cabbage with Apples and Onions (recipe coming to the blog soon!)
    • Cornbread, Cheddar Biscuits with Chives and Bacon, or dinner rolls
    • Grits or mashed potatoes
    • Sautéed green beans or cooked collard greens

    And if you have leftovers? We love the sliced pork served on biscuits with barbecue sauce for the perfect little lunch sandwiches.

    I hope that you'll give this comfort food a try. It will satisfy your soul and it will make your home smell cozy and wonderful this season!

    Sliced oven roasted pork loin drizzled with barbecue sauce

    If you’ve tried this 4-Ingredient Pork Loin Roast or any other recipe on The Seasoned Mom, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! You can follow me on Facebook, on Instagram, on Pinterest, and on Twitter!

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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!
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Southern
    Keyword boneless pork loin, pork loin, roasted pork loin
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
    Marinating Time 12 hours
    Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 257kcal
    Author Blair Lonergan

    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

    • Marinate pork loin in apple cider, garlic, and rosemary for at least 12 hours (or up to 3 days).
    • Remove pork loin from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
    • Discard marinade.
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Cover loosely with foil and allow the meat to rest for about 15-20 minutes.
    • While the pork rests, warm your favorite barbecue sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
    • 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

    Serving: 1/8 of the pork | Calories: 257kcal | Protein: 38g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 640mg | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    1. Debbie Hill

      September 02, 2018 at 7:56 am

      I made this for dinner last night. But I have quit buying pork loins and pork chops. So often they are tough. I now buy pork tenderloins for every recipe that calls for pork chops or loins. This recipe is great!! Everyone loved it. I served it with twice baked potatoes and my favorite crock pot green beans recipe. My daughter and granddaughters are here for the weekend from NC. Sallie and Mark couldn’t stay for dinner because it was Will’s bedtime but I sent her home with dinner for them to eat at home. I told her it was your recipe!! She also said it was really good.

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      • Blair

        September 02, 2018 at 3:23 pm

        Wonderful! So glad to hear that it was a hit, Debbie! Pork tenderloin is definitely our go-to, but it's nice to mix it up with the larger loin sometimes, too! Hoping to see Sallie, Mark and Will next weekend!

        Reply
    2. kim forbes

      September 06, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      Hi, what if you don't have a cast iron skillet?

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      • Blair

        September 06, 2018 at 12:54 pm

        Hi, Kim! Any oven-safe skillet or dish will work. If you have a big skillet with a plastic handle, you can always wrap the handle in a thick layer of aluminum foil to make it oven-safe. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Melisa

      January 22, 2020 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      We made this for New Year’s Day dinner and it was amazing. My husband even overcooked it and it was still good. Making it again tonight!!

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 22, 2020 at 5:44 pm

        Awesome! Lucky pork for New Year's! 🙂 So glad that you enjoyed it. We love this one, too!

        Reply
    4. Carol

      February 06, 2022 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      Do you have an easy recipe for pork tenderloin, which I hear is different . Love your blog. Carol smith.v

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      • Blair Lonergan

        February 06, 2022 at 12:23 pm

        Hi, Carol! I have many recipes for pork tenderloin (grilled, roasted, pan-seared, etc.) Here's a link to them: https://www.theseasonedmom.com/?s=pork+tenderloin

        Hope you find some new favorites!

        Reply

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