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Grilled outdoors or roasted in the oven, a Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin is juicy, tender, and full of flavor! Best of all, you only need about 5 minutes to prepare this healthy, clean eating dinner!
When I recently picked up a pork loin at the farmer’s market, I knew that it would be delicious on the grill. And since grilling meat gives it so much flavor, this particular piece of pork did not need any fancy treatment!
Quick and easy meals are always the way to go — especially in the summer when we would much rather be outside enjoying the warm weather, playing by the pool, or socializing with friends. Fortunately, this simple marinade requires only a few pantry staples…and they work magically together!
What You Need for the Balsamic Glaze
- Balsamic vinegar
- Garlic & onion powder
- Honey
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
How to Marinade the Pork
Marinading the pork is so easy to do it just requires a little time. Simply put the pork in a zip-top plastic bag with 3/4 cup of the marinade, coat the pork the marinade then seal the bag and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours to overnight.
Tips: Marinade the pork for as long as possible for the best results and flavor. Turn the pork occasionally if possible so it marinates evenly all over.
Grilling the Pork Loin
Grill the pork, covered, over indirect medium heat for 35-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 145°, basting regularly with remaining marinade. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Tip: Resting the meat after cooking is important as it keeps the juices in the meat making it tender and delicious.
I’m telling you — Keith was RAVING about this dinner, which seriously smelled like bacon as it was cooking on the grill. It was juicy, full of flavor, and perfectly charred and crispy on the outside.
Pair it with a fresh summer vegetable side like my Simple Italian Green Bean Salad and a slice of crusty bread and you’ll have one very delicious meal!
More Pork Recipes You Might Like:
- Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops
- 4 Ingredient Pork Loin Roast
- Mustard and Brown Sugar Baked Pork Tenderloin
- Garlic and Herb Grilled Pork Kabobs
Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin
Ingredients
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup honey
- 1.5 – 2 lbs. boneless pork loin roast I used a piece of meat that was 1.75 lbs. for purposes of calculating nutrition information
Instructions
- In a large measuring cup, whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and honey.
- Place pork in a zip-top plastic bag and add about ¾ cup of the marinade (set aside the remaining ½ cup of marinade for basting later). Seal the bag and refrigerate at least 2 hours (or up to overnight). Turn the roast over occasionally (if possible), so that it can marinate evenly.
- Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 35-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 145°, basting regularly with remaining marinade. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Alternative method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place marinated pork in a large baking dish and pour in the marinade. Roast pork (basting every 10-20 minutes), until a thermometer inserted into center reads 145 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Resting the meat after cooking is important as it keeps the juices in the meat making it tender and delicious.
- Marinade the pork for as long as possible for the best results and flavor. Turn the pork occasionally if possible so it marinates evenly all over.
Nutrition
I love using balsamic glazes in just about anything that I can. This pork loin looks fantastic, Blair! Love how easy it is, too!
Thanks so much, Gayle! Definitely EASY!
This looks incredible! The perfect summertime meal for sure! 🙂
Thank you, Mary Frances!!!
I love the flavor from a balsamic glaze! This pork loin looks incredible!
Thank you, friend!!!
I love balsamic glaze! And it sounds so good on pork. Wish I was having this for lunch today.
Thanks, Jen! Me too!!!
Wow, Blair, such a perfectly delicious roast! I can imagine the aromas while it was cooing were amazing. I’m surprised you could keep your hubby away from it, lol I’m loving your flank steak recipe too and will check it out because I bought some from the farmers’ market for the first time and have no idea what to do with it , lol. Gorgeous shots!
Thanks, Robyn! You’re right — it was hard to keep Keith’s hands off of the meat long enough for me to take a photo! 🙂
I have such trouble with pork, but this looks too irresistible for me not to give it another try! All those scrumptious flavors!
Give this one a try, Kate! It’s so moist (thanks to a cut of pork with a bit more fat on it than a tenderloin), and the flavor is amazing!
I just made this marinade and put on the roast I’m making for supper tonight…
Can’t wait to try
That’s great, Debbe! I hope that you loved it!
This was delicious! Very easy
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know, Tris! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it! 🙂
Just made the marinade and put pork roast in the frig. By covered on the grill do you mean put the lid of BBQ down or do you mean wrap the roast in foil? Thanks
Hi, Christine! Just close the lid of the grill — no foil necessary. Enjoy!!!????
I made this via the oven method, and added some dried rosemary and thyme to the glaze. Sent it over the top. It’s literally the best pork roast I have ever made, and the first one that’s actually come out correctly (I have a tendency to overcook pork)
That’s wonderful, Tianna! Thank you!
If cooking this in the oven do I cover the baking dish while pork is cooking or leave it uncovered
Hi, Sylvia! Roast it uncovered. If it starts to get too dark on the outside, you can always tent it loosely with foil, but you really want to allow the exterior to get some color on it. Enjoy!
Our favorite pork recipe. It’s delicious.
Thank you, Dave!