What Is Pork loin and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with pork loin? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 105 recipes to put it to work.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 oz (85g)Where found
Pork loin is usually found in the meats section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Pork loin is a member of the Pork Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does pork loin weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 3 ounce | 85 grams |
| 1 chop, excluding refuse (yield from 1 raw chop, with refuse, weighing 113 g) | 80 grams |
Related
Pork Products
| In Chinese: | 猪里脊肉 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | longe de porc | |
| en español: | lomo de cerdo |
Recipes using pork loin
There are 105 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Grilled Cuban Sandwich
A delicious grilled Cuban sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy week day dinner.
2 Meals in One: Crock-Pot Chalupa/Refried Beans
Hearty winter meal that warms you to your toes! Any leftovers can be used next day for lunch or a side dish for dinner.
Tomatillo Pork Chili Verde Stew for Crock Pot or Slow Cooker
A Mexican twist for your slow cooker. Packed with flavor, lean pork in a tangy tomatillo sauce.
Crockpot Cranberry Pork Roast
Crockpot cranberry pork roast: a browned roast slow-cooked in tangy-sweet cranberry sauce with mustard and brown sugar, then the juices get thickened into a glossy sauce for spooning over.
Thai Pork with Basil
Thai pork with basil stir fries thinly sliced pork loin with garlic, chilies, and a full bunch of fresh basil in a soupy fish sauce broth. Ready in 25 minutes over rice or noodles.
Peameal Bacon - Canadian Pickled Pork Bacon - Back bacon
This is an easy to make version of real homemade Canadian Bacon. Also known as peameal bacon in Canada. Works wonderfully for peameal on a bun.
Tavern on the Green's Roast Pork Sandwich
Tender roast pork layered with roasted potatoes, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and crisp romaine on lavosh with aioli. This NYC-inspired rolled sandwich is a make-ahead lunch that slices beautifully for picnics and parties.
Pork Loin in Green Sauce
Pork loin in green sauce: Mexican-style pork simmered tender, then sliced into a tomatillo-tomato-chile-cilantro salsa verde. Serve with rice or boiled potatoes.
Maple-Pepper Roasted Pork Loin
Maple-pepper roasted pork loin marinates overnight in lemon, maple syrup, shallots, garlic, thyme, and black pepper, then roasts with a sweet-peppery glaze. A Canadian-inspired roast for a crowd.
Pork Piccata Sandwiches
Pork piccata sandwiches with lemon pepper-crusted pork loin cutlets seared in butter, served on buns with fresh lemon wedges and tomato. Ready in 25 minutes.
Stir-Fried Noodles
Thai stir-fried rice noodles with pork, dried shrimp, bean sprouts, and a tangy fish sauce-lime-ketchup glaze, topped with crushed peanuts and cilantro.
Pork Scalloppine with Cranberry Sauce
Pan-seared pork scalloppine in a from-scratch cranberry sauce with red wine vinegar, chicken stock, and cranberry liqueur. Elegant weeknight dinner in 40 minutes.
Peachy Pork Stir-Fry
Quick pork stir-fry with peaches, snow peas, and a glossy apricot-ginger sauce. Lean pork loin sliced thin and cooked in under 10 minutes for a sweet-savory weeknight dinner.
Irish Loin of Pork with Lemon & Herbs
Roasted boneless pork loin rubbed with lemon zest, parsley, basil and garlic, served with a sherry pan sauce. Irish-inspired roast for Sunday dinner or holidays.
Loin of Pork in Green Chili Sauce
Pork loin braised in tangy tomatillo and serrano chili sauce with nopalitos and fresh cilantro. A traditional Mexican-style green chili stew with bright, herby heat.
Ovenbaked Southern Pork Loin
Oven-baked bone-in pork loin basted with a tangy-sweet sauce of tomato puree, apple cider vinegar, and molasses. A simple Southern-style roast with a sticky, caramelized glaze.
Pork Apple Pie
Pork apple pie bakes cubed pork loin, sage, and apples under a golden pastry crust with a splash of apple cider. Savory main-dish pie rooted in old American and English farmhouse tradition.
Pork Brazilian Style
Brazilian-style roast pork loin glazed with honey, orange juice, ginger, and clove. Served traditionally with black beans, rice, and cucumber-onion salad.
Pork with Almond Crust
Pork cutlets with a crunchy almond and cracker crust, seasoned with cayenne and coriander, dipped in buttermilk egg wash and pan-fried golden in butter.
Stir Fried Pork Slices in Wine Sauce
Stir-fried pork in wine sauce is a classic Chinese dish with stir-fried pork loin braised in a homemade wine lees paste of rice, yeast, soy, and sherry.
Sizzling Pork Pockets
Sizzling pork pockets with Dijon-marinated pork loin strips stir-fried and stuffed into warm pitas with lettuce and creamy tarragon dressing. A quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
Honey Grilled Pork
Honey grilled pork loin marinated overnight in beer, Dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, and honey. Slow-grilled with rosemary sprigs on the coals for smoky, sweet flavor.
Barbequed Pork Ribs/Currant Glaze
Spice-rubbed pork ribs finished with a sweet-tart currant jelly glaze spiked with orange juice, lemon, and Dijon mustard. Grilled low and slow until the meat pulls clean.
Lumpia
Filipino lumpia filled with seasoned pork, shrimp, dried mushrooms, and water chestnuts, fried golden and crispy. Served with sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Spicy Pork & Black Bean Chili
Discover this easy Spicy Pork and Black Bean Chili recipe with tender pork, bold spices, and hearty beans - perfect for beginner cooks seeking 'spicy pork chili with black beans', 'easy black bean chili for weeknights', or 'hearty pork and bean chili for game day'. Ready in under 4 hours with simple steps!
