Cast Iron Skillet Pork Loin

Elevate your dinner game with this mouthwatering Cast Iron Skillet Pork Loin, a dish that combines bold seasonings, a golden sear, and oven-roasted perfection. This easy-to-follow recipe starts with a flavorful rub of garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper, which infuses the pork loin with aromatic depth. Searing the meat in a hot cast iron skillet creates a beautifully caramelized crust, while butter-basting with smashed garlic cloves and fresh rosemary adds a rich, herbaceous flavor. Finished in the oven to tender, juicy perfection, this pork loin is an impressive yet simple centerpiece for any meal. Serve it sliced with its savory, buttery pan juices for a restaurant-quality experience your whole family will savor. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds Pork loin
• 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels and set it on a clean cutting board.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme.

Step 4

Rub the pork loin all over with the seasoning mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.

Step 5

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 6

Once the oil is shimmering, sear the pork loin in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until a golden-brown crust forms.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter, smashed garlic cloves, and rosemary sprigs to the skillet.

Step 8

Spoon the melted butter and aromatics over the pork loin for about 1-2 minutes to baste the meat.

Step 9

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the pork loin until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), about 20-25 minutes.

Step 10

Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork loin rest for 10 minutes. This will allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 11

Slice the pork loin into 1/2-inch thick pieces and serve with the pan juices spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1212.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3242.8

Total Fat 211.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 957.8mg	0%
Sodium 717.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 308.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 271.2mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 4969.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.9%

Protein: 38.8%

Carbs: 1.3%