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Tender and Juicy Pork Loin Roast Recipe

Slices of herb seasoned pork sit alongside sweet squash and roasted Brussels sprouts in this generous dish. Honey garlic sauce gives the meat a glossy finish, with mustard adding a tang that carries through the vegetables as well.

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min
Original yield
Serves 8
Ingredients
15 listed

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DinnerAmericanPorkPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: over 60 minutesRoastingBaked & roasted
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Dinner
Primary protein
Pork
Cuisine
American
Cooking method
Roasting · Baked & roasted
Preparation & total time
Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Brown the pork first

That quick sear gives the outside color before the roast goes into the oven. Try to get all sides browned, then set it on the baking sheet with the fat layer facing up.

2. Save a little sauce for the vegetables

Before brushing the pork, set aside the small amount of honey-garlic sauce called for in the recipe. It seasons the sprouts and squash without taking sauce back from raw pork later.

3. Use the thermometer, not guesswork

Pork loin is lean, so the temperature matters. Start checking near the end of roasting and pull it when the center reaches 145˚F, then let it rest before slicing.

Get to know the ingredients

Pork loin

Use pork loin here, not a different pork roast, and pat it dry before adding the seasoning. A dry surface helps the spice mix stick and brown instead of steaming.

Honey and soy sauce

The sauce should be whiskable so it can brush over the pork. If it feels too thick in the bowl, loosen it with a bit more oil or soy sauce.

Butternut squash

The squash needs to be peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes so it can roast alongside the pork and Brussels sprouts. Pre-cut squash is fine if that’s easier.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.

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The last little job

Rest, slice, and serve

After the baking sheet comes out of the oven, keep the pork and vegetables loosely covered for 10 minutes. Then slice the pork and serve it with the roasted sprouts and squash.

A little more help as you go

Cover the top partway through

The foil tent goes on after the first roast, once the vegetables are added. It protects the honey-coated top from burning while the pork finishes cooking through.

A slow cooker option

For the crockpot route, season and sear the pork first, then add the honey-garlic sauce. Cook on LOW for four to six hours.

A few questions you might have

Should the fat side face up or down?

Put the pork on the baking sheet with the fat-layer side up after searing. That’s the position used for roasting in the recipe.

Can I add the vegetables at the beginning?

Add them after the pork has roasted for 25 minutes. They cook during the second stretch, arranged around the pork in a single layer and stirred halfway through.

Why tent the pork with foil instead of covering the whole pan tightly?

The foil is tented over the pork so the honey-coated top doesn’t burn, while the inside keeps cooking. The vegetables stay on the pan around it and get stirred halfway through.

Can I season it ahead?

Yes. Season and sear the pork, put it in the baking pan, pour the sauce over it, cover, and refrigerate for up to twenty-four hours before roasting.

What if the honey-garlic sauce is too thick to brush on?

Whisk it well first. If it’s still too thick, add a bit more oil or soy sauce until it loosens enough to brush over the pork.

Any more cooking tips?

Slow Cooker Method: To cook the pork loin roast in your crockpot, season the pork, sear it, and place it in the slow cooker. Pour the honey-garlic sauce over it, then cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. To Make Ahead: Season the pork, sear it, put it in the baking pan, and pour the sauce over it. Cover and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Continue with roasting as directed.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: diethood.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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