Spice Rubbed Pork Loin {Sunday Dinner Recipe}

Simple and elegant, Spice Rubbed Pork Loin is easy enough for a supper at home while also perfect for a special occasion dinner.

Today we’re talking about pork loin recipes.

Specifically, this simple and delicious spice rubbed pork. Before we get started, it’s important to note that a pork loin or a pork roast is a different cut of meat than pork tenderloin.

Both pork cuts have their places in my heart (and oven) but today, we’re roasting the pork loin roast, which is larger, thicker and takes a little longer to cook than a tenderloin.

Growing up, my grandparents and uncle raised pigs aka hogs. I don’t know what breed and come to think of it, as a kid that never even crossed my mind.

But we did eat a lot of pork prepared by my Grandma.

I recall lots of large family dinners at my grandparent’s farmhouse where a pork roast sat at the center of the table!

This recipe is so simple to prepare but tastes so sophisticated you’ll blush when your dinner guests give you rave reviews. You can honestly say, “Awww, it was nothing” and be telling the truth.

Easy peasy!

How to make Spice Rubbed Pork Roast

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees, then gather your spices for the spice rub.

We’ll need sage, rosemary and thyme which are all seasonings that work well with pork. Also, we’ll add some salt and pepper.

Combine the seasonings and give them a mix.

Place your pork loin in a large oven-proof pan.

I simply used a 13×9 glass dish. If you have a roasting pan, you can use that. Use whatever you have that works!

Rub your pork roast rub all over the pork loin. Go ahead, don’t be shy!

Once your oven is preheated, bake the spice rubbed pork the oven for about 25 minutes.

Reduce the temperature down to 350 degrees. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees when measured with a digital meat thermometer.

It will take about 35 minutes.

Now, here’s where some of you may argue with me, but trust me, I’ve done my research!

The pork may have a tiny hint of pink. Back in the day, that was a no-no, but times, they are a changing!

The pork will be delightfully tender and juicy if you cook it to 145 degrees and let it stand for ten minutes before slicing.

If you’re still on the the fence, be a rebel and cook it to 150 degrees.

Once the meat has rested, slice into 1/2 inch slices to serve.

You might want to serve this dish alongside my Wild and Brown Rice with Dried Cherries and Mediterranean roasted veggies. They’re both a match made in pork heaven!

Spice rubbed pork is an awesome dish for a special Sunday supper.

And pork roast is a great alternative for a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, too!

For New Year’s, give my pork roast and sauerkraut recipe. It’s made in the slow cooker and is oh so easy!

More pork recipes you’ll love:

• One Skillet Pork Tenderloin with Apples
• Pork Tenderloin Sheet Pan Dinner
• Chili Lime Pork Medallions

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This post was updated November 2019, the recipe did not change.