Our 50 Best Pork Loin Recipes

Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Next time you're craving a hearty main course that works equally well for weeknights and holidays, look no further than pork loin. Succulent and generally simple to prepare, this cut of meat never disappoints. We rounded up 50 of our best pork loin recipes to make your meal planning easier.

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Braised Pork Loin with Port and Dried Plums

Oxmoor House

Braised Pork Loin with Port and Dried Plums Recipe

This tender meat makes a textbook slow-cooker meal. Soaked in savory flavors, this dish is a brilliant comfort food.

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Grilled Pork Loin with Blackberry Glaze

Photographer: Helen Norman; Prop Styling: Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Grilled Pork Loin with Blackberry Glaze Recipe

"Bone-in pork rack is one of my favorite things ever," says Cassidee Dabney, executive chef at The Barn at Blackberry Farm. "When you make the glaze, cook it down and strain out all the seeds so you have this sticky, unctuous mixture. When the pork fat hits it, it's magic."

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Cranberry-and-Walnut-Stuffed Pork Loin

Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Cranberry-and-Walnut-Stuffed Pork Loin Recipe
Cranberry-and-Walnut-Stuffed Pork Loin is fancy enough for a special occasion but simple enough to serve during the week. Combined with a savory-sweet stuffing, serve this festive roast with mashed sweet potatoes and lightly sauteed green beans.

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Fig-Stuffed Pork Loin

Fig-Stuffed Pork Loin Recipe

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Apple-Glazed Pork Loin Roast with Apple-Ham Stuffing

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Achiote-rubbed Roast Pork Loin

Photo: Jean Allsopp

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Apple and Corn Bread-Stuffed Pork Loin

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

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Apricot-Stuffed Spice-Rubbed Pork Loin

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Molasses-Pepper Pork Loin

Molasses-Pepper Pork Loin Recipe

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Pork Loin Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese

Pork Loin Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese Recipe

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Pork Loin Stuffed with Cranberries and Rosemary

James Baigrie

Pork Loin Stuffed with Cranberries and Rosemary Recipe
This pork is so colorful and flavorful it makes a wonderful special-occasion presentation.

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Pork Loin Medallions with Spicy Greens and Provolone

Photo: Jason Varney; Styling: Claire Spollen

Pork Loin Medallions with Spicy Greens and Provolone Recipe

We've put a quick and lean spin on Philly's popular slow-roasted pork shoulder Italian hoagie by using tenderloin and turning the dish into a sort of warm salad. Serve with thinly sliced Italian bread, if desired.

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Barbecue-Rubbed Pork Loin with Raisin-Mustard Chutney

Jeff Kauck

Barbecue-Rubbed Pork Loin with Raisin-Mustard Chutney Recipe
Prepare the chutney a day or two in advance, but roast the pork just before serving. Serve with focaccia and roasted Broccolini.

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Roasted Cider-Brined Pork Loin with Green Tomato Chutney

Photo: Squire Fox; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Roasted Cider-Brined Pork Loin with Green Tomato Chutney Recipe

For the deepest flavor, use unfiltered cider.

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Pork Loin with Fennel, Apple and Cranberry

Pork Loin with Fennel, Apple and Cranberry Recipe

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Pork Loin with Coca-Cola Sauce

Pork Loin with Coca-Cola Sauce Recipe
Recipe courtesy of Chef G. Garvin

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Pork Loin with Cherries

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Gerri Williams

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Brined Pork Loin with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Glaze

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Brined Pork Loin with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Glaze Recipe
"Brined pork is about as good as it gets. Throw some bourbon on it, though, and it somehow gets better." --Mike Wilson, former Test Kitchen Professional

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Caramelized Pork Loin with Apples

Leigh Beisch

Caramelized Pork Loin with Apples Recipe
Make a low-fat pork entree that's perfect for entertaining by roasting a pork loin in a mixture of brown sugar, butter, and apples. Note that the sugar coating can burn if the roast isn't turned often enough.

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Cherry-Port Glazed Pork Loin Roast

Photo: Justin Walker; Styling: Kaitlyn du Ross

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Cider-glazed Pork Loin Sandwich with Walnut Pesto

Jean Allsopp

Cider-glazed Pork Loin Sandwich with Walnut Pesto Recipe
Matt uses black walnuts for an earthy flavor. Regular walnuts make a good substitute because black walnuts may be difficult to find. Allow the pork to stand 10 minutes after removing from the oven to ensure juicy, tender meat.

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Lombo di Maiale Coi Porri (Pan-Roasted Pork Loin with Leeks)

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Lombo di Maiale Coi Porri (Pan-Roasted Pork Loin with Leeks) Recipe

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Slow-Roasted Pork Loin with Molasses and Balsamic Glaze

Petrina Tinslay

Slow-Roasted Pork Loin with Molasses and Balsamic Glaze Recipe
Scott Conant says this recipe is a perfect reflection of his heritage: The molasses harks back to his father's New England background, and the balsamic vinegar is a tribute to his mother's Italian roots. The marinade is a syrupy glaze that Conant slathers over the pork so it can soak up the flavor before roasting.

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Dijon Pork Loin

Dijon Pork Loin Recipe

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Prune-Stuffed Pork Loin

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Elizabeth Blake

Prune-Stuffed Pork Loin Recipe
Celebrate the holidays in style with this eye-catching Prune-Stuffed Pork Loin. Dried apricots, dried figs, dried cherries, raisins or a combination of fruits can be used in place–or along with–the prunes, if you prefer. Also add a few lemon halves to the roasting pan halfway through cooking as a garnish.

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Festive Pork Loin Roast

Festive Pork Loin Roast Recipe

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Moroccan Pork Loin with Dried Fruit and Lemons

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Peppercorn Pork Loin Roast

Peppercorn Pork Loin Roast Recipe
The memorable flavor of this tender pork roast comes from the Dijon mustard and the crispy coating of whole wheat breadcrumbs, peppercorns, and fresh thyme. Because of the peppercorn and fresh herbs, very little salt is needed.

Recipe: Peppercorn Pork Loin Roast

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Spicy Green and Red Pork Loin Tostadas

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Spicy Green and Red Pork Loin Tostadas Recipe
"The pork roast can be cooked and shredded a day ahead. Simply reheat it before serving. I like to offer a variety of toppings for these tostadas, such as shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, grated cheese, salsa, and light sour cream." --CL Reader

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Rubbed Pork Loin with Apricot Glaze and Sauerkraut

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kathleen Kanen, Eunice Mun

Rubbed Pork Loin with Apricot Glaze and Sauerkraut Recipe
"My mother was part German, and this dish represented her heritage," says David Bonom. The recipe taught him three important lessons: Rubbing spices on meat adds great flavor; fruit and pork are a delicious combination; and cooking the sauerkraut in the pan with the pork offers a flavor contrast. Serve with green beans and a glass of riesling or a bottle of beer.

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Grilled Pork Loin Steaks with Cherry-Plum Sauce

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Grilled Pork Loin Steaks with Cherry-Plum Sauce Recipe

Make the Cherry-Plum Sauce three to four days ahead, and reheat over low heat. If it's too thick, add water, a little at a time, until it reaches desired consistency.

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Grilled Pork Loin With Rosemary-Breadcrumb Crust

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Grilled Pork Loin with Blackberry Glaze

Photographer: Helen Norman; Prop Styling: Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Grilled Pork Loin with Blackberry Glaze Recipe

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Ginger and Thyme–Brined Pork Loin

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Ginger and Thyme–Brined Pork Loin Recipe
Marinating for a day in brine infuses the loin with subtle sweetness and makes the meat juicy.

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Asian-Brined Pork Loin

Photo: Christina Holmes

Asian-Brined Pork Loin Recipe
The flavor-packed brine for this pork loin features shichimi togarashi, the seven-spice Japanese seasoning, made with red chiles, orange peel, sesame seeds and ginger.

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Roasted Cider-Brined Pork Loin with Green Tomato Chutney

Photo: Squire Fox; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Roasted Cider-Brined Pork Loin with Green Tomato Chutney Recipe

For the deepest flavor, use unfiltered cider.

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Fennel-Crusted Pork Loin with Roasted Potatoes and Pears

Photo: Beatriz Da Costa

Fennel-Crusted Pork Loin with Roasted Potatoes and Pears Recipe

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Grilled Pork Loin with Blackberry Glaze

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Fig-Stuffed Pork Loin

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Apple-Glazed Pork Loin Roast with Apple-Ham Stuffing

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Achiote-rubbed Roast Pork Loin

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Apple and Corn Bread-Stuffed Pork Loin

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Pork Loin Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese

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Pork Loin Stuffed with Cranberries and Rosemary

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Pork Loin Medallions with Spicy Greens and Provolone

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Barbecue-Rubbed Pork Loin with Raisin-Mustard Chutney

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Roasted Cider-Brined Pork Loin with Green Tomato Chutney

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Pork Loin with Fennel, Apple and Cranberry

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Pork Loin with Coca-Cola Sauce

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Pork Loin with Cherries

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Brined Pork Loin with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Glaze

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Caramelized Pork Loin with Apples

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Cherry-Port Glazed Pork Loin Roast

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Cider-glazed Pork Loin Sandwich with Walnut Pesto

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Lombo di Maiale Coi Porri (Pan-Roasted Pork Loin with Leeks)

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Slow-Roasted Pork Loin with Molasses and Balsamic Glaze

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Dijon Pork Loin

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Prune-Stuffed Pork Loin

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Festive Pork Loin Roast

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