Brown Sugar Roasted Pork Loin: Juicy and Easy Comfort Food
A deliciously sweet and savory roasted pork loin recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 3 pounds pork loin
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Rub the mixture all over the pork loin, ensuring it’s well coated.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, sear the pork loin on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork loin overnight with the spice rub.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Roasted Pork Loin, Pork Loin Recipe, Comfort Food