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Honey Garlic Pork Loin

Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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It’s not only the honey garlic glaze that adds flavor to this pork loin. First, Honey Garlic Pork Loin is rubbed with six different spices; then, it’s seared; and finally, it’s baked with its glaze. All those ingredients complement the juicy meat for a dinner that’s simple to prepare while being complex in flavor. Serve your Honey Garlic Pork Loin with veggies and crusty bread; the crusty bread really helps ensure you don’t miss out on any of the sauce!

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Ingredients

  • For the rub:
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • salt, to taste
  • fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • For the pork loin:
  • 3 pound pork loin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • For the glaze:
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and set aside.

Step 3 -In a small mixing bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to make the rub.

Step 4 -Lightly spray the pork loin with cooking spray. This will make it easier for the spice mix to stick.

Step 5 -Rub the spice mix all over the pork loin.

Step 6 -Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet and sear the pork loin until browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per side.

Step 7 -Transfer the pork loin to the previously prepared baking sheet, fat-layer side up; set aside.

Step 8 -In a bowl, combine the garlic, honey, soy sauce, mustard, and olive oil; whisk until well combined. If too thick, add a bit more oil or soy sauce.

Step 9 -Brush the honey glaze mixture over the pork loin.

Step 10 -Roast the loin in the oven for 25 minutes.

Step 11 -Remove the pork loin and tent a piece of foil over the pork so the top doesn't burn, but the inside continues to cook.

Step 12 -Return the loin to the oven and continue to cook until the internal temperature of the pork loin reaches 145 degrees F, about 25-30 more minutes.

Step 13 -Remove the baking sheet from the oven and loosely cover the meat with foil.

Step 14 -Let the pork rest for 10 minutes.

Step 15 -Serve warm!

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