Our 50 Best Pork Loin Recipes

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.

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."

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.

Fig-Stuffed Pork Loin Recipe

Molasses-Pepper Pork Loin Recipe

Pork Loin Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese Recipe

Pork Loin Stuffed with Cranberries and Rosemary Recipe

This pork is so colorful and flavorful it makes a wonderful special-occasion presentation.

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.

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.

Roasted Cider-Brined Pork Loin with Green Tomato Chutney Recipe

For the deepest flavor, use unfiltered cider.

Pork Loin with Fennel, Apple and Cranberry Recipe

Pork Loin with Coca-Cola Sauce Recipe

Recipe courtesy of Chef G. Garvin

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Dijon Pork Loin Recipe

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.

Festive Pork Loin Roast Recipe

Peppercorn Pork Loin Roast Recipe

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

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.

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.

Ginger and Thyme–Brined Pork Loin Recipe

Marinating for a day in brine infuses the loin with subtle sweetness and makes the meat juicy.

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.

Roasted Cider-Brined Pork Loin with Green Tomato Chutney Recipe

For the deepest flavor, use unfiltered cider.

Fennel-Crusted Pork Loin with Roasted Potatoes and Pears Recipe

Roast Loin of Pork Recipe

This easy roasted pork recipe can also be cooked on a covered outdoor grill. Instead of pouring all the apricot-orange sauce over the pork (and into the coals),  spoon it on throughout the cooking.

Roast Pork Loin with Savory Fennel Bread Pudding Recipe

The bread pudding is similar in texture to a soufflé or stuffing. The pork and bread pudding both need to be baked at 350°, so start the bread pudding, then add the pork after about 30 minutes. To ensure that both the pork and the pudding brown evenly, switch pans on the oven racks once during baking. Serve with a green salad.

Roast Pork Loin with Poblano Chile Sauce Recipe

Roast Pork Loin With Crumb Crust Recipe