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Baked pork tenderloin sliced on a plate, tender and juicy with a golden-brown crust.

Baked Loin

This easy baked pork loin is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. With simple seasoning and minimal prep, it makes a delicious family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pork loin about 3.5 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime or bottled lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ sweet onion cut into chunks

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Steak Knives https://amzn.to/4oAqTde

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the pork loin in a glass baking dish (ceramic or metal also works).
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lime juice.
  4. Season generously with garlic powder, cumin, sea salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, and black pepper.
  5. Rub the spices into the meat. Flip the loin over and repeat seasoning on the other side.
  6. Add half of a sweet onion, cut into chunks, around the pork loin in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes per pound (for a 3.5 lb loin, about 70 minutes), or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

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