Pork Loaf
Sink your teeth into this hearty and flavorful Pork Loaf, a comfort food classic that's perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Made with tender ground pork, softened breadcrumbs soaked in milk, and a medley of savory ingredients like minced garlic, chopped onion, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, this recipe delivers a moist and flavorful loaf every time. A touch of dried thyme adds a subtle herbal note, while a glossy ketchup topping brings the perfect tangy-sweet finish. With just 15 minutes of prep and baked to juicy perfection in under an hour, this easy pork loaf is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Simple, satisfying, and bursting with homemade goodness—your dinner table just found its new star.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 medium (finely chopped) onion
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 cup (for topping) ketchup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk.
Add the ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme to the bowl. Mix everything together thoroughly using your hands or a wooden spoon until the ingredients are well combined.
Transfer the pork mixture to a loaf pan, pressing it down gently to form an even surface. Alternatively, shape the mixture into a loaf shape and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Spread the ketchup evenly over the top of the pork loaf to create a glossy topping.
Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) as measured by a meat thermometer.
Remove the pork loaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, making for a moist loaf.
Slice and serve warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.5 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.6 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 639 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 4947 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 142.8 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 432 mg | 9% | |
*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.
