Cast Iron Skillet Pork Loin
Elevate your dinner game with this mouthwatering Cast Iron Skillet Pork Loin, a dish that combines bold seasonings, a golden sear, and oven-roasted perfection. This easy-to-follow recipe starts with a flavorful rub of garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper, which infuses the pork loin with aromatic depth. Searing the meat in a hot cast iron skillet creates a beautifully caramelized crust, while butter-basting with smashed garlic cloves and fresh rosemary adds a rich, herbaceous flavor. Finished in the oven to tender, juicy perfection, this pork loin is an impressive yet simple centerpiece for any meal. Serve it sliced with its savory, buttery pan juices for a restaurant-quality experience your whole family will savor. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Pork loin
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels and set it on a clean cutting board.
In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme.
Rub the pork loin all over with the seasoning mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, sear the pork loin in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until a golden-brown crust forms.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter, smashed garlic cloves, and rosemary sprigs to the skillet.
Spoon the melted butter and aromatics over the pork loin for about 1-2 minutes to baste the meat.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the pork loin until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), about 20-25 minutes.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork loin rest for 10 minutes. This will allow the juices to redistribute.
Slice the pork loin into 1/2-inch thick pieces and serve with the pan juices spooned over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 211.2 g | 271% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.1 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 958 mg | 319% | |
| Sodium | 717 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 308.3 g | 617% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 4969 mg | 106% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
