For a richer gravy, use homemade chicken stock. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spiciness. Letting the pork loin rest before slicing allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana with this Cajun Roasted Pork Loin. Infused with a symphony of aromatic spices and served with a rich, flavorful gravy, this dish is a celebration of bold flavors and comforting warmth.
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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Recipe View Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, and mustard; cook for 1 minute. Cut several small slits in fat side of pork loin using a paring knife; stuff slits with butter-spice mixture. Rub remaining mixture over surface of pork loin; season pork loin with salt and black pepper.
Recipe View Heat olive oil in a roasting pan over medium heat; add pork loin. Surround pork loin with carrots, onion, bell pepper, and celery; lightly season vegetables with salt and black pepper.
Recipe View Cook in the preheated oven for 1 ¾ hours. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C); cook until pork loin browned, 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer roast to a cutting board; let stand before slicing, 10 minutes.
Recipe View Meanwhile, place roasting pan, with pan juices, over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock; cook, whisking occasionally, for 6 minutes. Strain sauce through a sieve; serve with sliced pork roast.
For a richer gravy, use homemade chicken stock. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spiciness. Letting the pork loin rest before slicing allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.
Geovany Funk
Apr 22, 2025Mark L.: "I added a bit more cayenne for extra spice, and it was perfect for my taste.
Pinkie Bradtke
Apr 22, 2025Kevin M.: "The sauce is the star of the show! I could eat it with a spoon.
Jarvis Kautzer
Jan 28, 2025Ashley B.: "Great recipe! I used sweet potatoes instead of carrots and it was delicious.
Betsy Kling
May 25, 2024Jessica R.: "My family loved this! It's definitely going into our regular rotation.
Lyric Waters
Apr 3, 2024Brian T.: "This is a restaurant-quality dish that you can easily make at home.
Reed Gusikowski
Jun 12, 2023Emily K.: "The vegetables roasted alongside the pork were delicious and added so much flavor.
Vincenzo Pagac
Mar 19, 2023Sarah J.: "This recipe is fantastic! The pork was so tender and the sauce was amazing.
Dexter Schinner
Jan 13, 2023David P.: "I had never roasted a pork loin before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive.