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Savory Brown Sugar Pork Loin Recipe with Easy Garlic Butter Glaze

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A simple and flavorful pork loin recipe featuring a caramelized garlic butter glaze with brown sugar, delivering a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Quick to prepare and ideal for weeknight meals or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds boneless pork loin, trimmed
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (100g), packed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g), softened
  • 5 to 6 large garlic cloves, finely minced or smashed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (5g)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (1g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
  • Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth and well-mixed. Set aside.
  3. Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels.
  4. Rub the pork loin generously with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork loin on all sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  6. Remove skillet from heat and slather the garlic butter brown sugar mixture evenly over the pork loin.
  7. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Check with an instant-read thermometer around 25 minutes to avoid overcooking.
  8. Remove the pork from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  9. Slice into ½-inch (1.25 cm) thick slices and drizzle any pan juices or leftover glaze on top. Garnish with fresh herbs if using.

Notes

Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the pork reaches 145°F for safe and juicy meat. Let the pork rest after roasting to redistribute juices. If glaze darkens too fast, loosely cover with foil. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or ghee. Pork tenderloin can be used but reduce cooking time accordingly.

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Keywords: pork loin, brown sugar pork, garlic butter glaze, savory pork, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food, roasted pork

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