Sweet and Savory Pineapple Pork Loin

Sweet and Savory Pineapple Pork Loin
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    277

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this delightful Sweet and Savory Pineapple Pork Loin. A juicy, tender pork loin is infused with a tangy-sweet glaze, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. It's surprisingly simple to make and perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    7 g
  • Cholesterol
    41 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    14 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    150 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

Salamander lied porpoise much over tightly circa horse taped so innocuously side crudey mightily rigorous plot life. New homes in particular are subject. All recipes created with FoodiePress have suport for Micoformats and Schema.org is a collaboration byo improve convallis.

Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper until well combined and smooth. (2 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork loin in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, creating a flavorful crust. (5 minutes)

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View Transfer pork loin to a baking dish. Generously brush the honey-mustard glaze over the entire pork loin. Scatter the drained pineapple chunks around the pork loin, nestling them amongst the meat. Sprinkle salt evenly over the pork loin. (3 minutes)

Image Step 05
05 Step

Recipe View Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the pork loin, ensuring it doesn't touch bone. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. (2 minutes)

Image Step 06
06 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Then, decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue cooking until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

Image Step 07
07 Step

Recipe View Remove from oven and transfer pork loin to a cutting board. Let rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast. (5 minutes)

Image Step 08
08 Step

Recipe View In a blender, combine the pineapple chunks and the pan drippings. Blend until smooth and creamy, creating a luscious sauce to serve alongside the pork loin. (3 minutes)

For an extra depth of flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the honey-mustard glaze.
Fresh pineapple can be used in place of canned pineapple chunks. Just be sure to peel, core, and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can sear the pork loin in any heavy-bottomed skillet.
Serve this pork loin with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete and balanced meal.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.

Marcelina Miller

Written by

Our recipe authors are passionate food lovers who share thousands of diverse dishes from around the world. They bring daily cooking inspiration with delicious, easy-to-make recipes for every occasion.

RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 92 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Zoe Larson

    I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a crowd-pleaser!

  • Finn Bruen

    The sauce is incredible! I could eat it with a spoon.

  • Lelah Dickinson

    Absolutely delicious! The glaze is so flavorful and the pork was incredibly moist.

  • Kyla Koss

    I added a little bit of soy sauce to the glaze for an extra umami flavor. It was amazing!

  • Corrine Jaskolski

    This recipe is a keeper! My family loved it, and it was so easy to make.

LEAVE A REVIEW

Please Rate