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Cajun Roasted Pork Loin

Turn up the heat for the holidays and break from the boring with a Cajun Roasted Pork Loin. This flavor packed dish pairs perfectly with mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce. This year give the gift of variety and don’t miss the flavor.

Cooking time 45 min
Preparation time Prep 1 hr 15 min
Total time Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lb. boneless pork loin
  • 2 tsp. Kosher salt (adjust up to 3 tsp. for 3lb pork loin)
  • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt-free poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp. cayenne
  • 2 tbsp. canola oil
  • 4 oz unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 celery stick, diced
  • 1 cup chicken stock

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lb. boneless pork loin
  • 2 tsp. Kosher salt (adjust up to 3 tsp. for 3lb pork loin)
  • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt-free poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp. cayenne
  • 2 tbsp. canola oil
  • 4 oz unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 celery stick, diced
  • 1 cup chicken stock

Directions

  1. Combine salt & spices. Rub the pork loin with oil, then season liberally with spice mix over all sides. Season to taste.

  2. Arrange pork loin on a pan, loosely tent with plastic and refrigerate overnight.

  3. Remove the pork loin from the fridge. Scatter the onion, bell pepper, and celery over the bottom of a large roasting pan. Pour in enough chicken stock to cover the bottom of the pan. Lay the pork over the vegetables or elevated on a cooking rack set in the pan.

  4. Brush top and sides of pork loin with melted butter. Preheat oven to 450°F. Once the oven is ready, place the pan on the middle rack.

  5. Cook for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Roast until the internal temperature of the pork loin reads 145-160°F.

  6. Remove pork loin from the oven and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. Roasted drippings can be served alongside pork loin or strained and added to a gravy. Serve with mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce.

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