Description
Slow-cooked Braised Pork Loin brings tender, juicy meat to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Succulent pork transforms from simple ingredients into a comforting meal that makes your kitchen smell amazing and your family smile with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs pork loin, boneless
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 celery stalk, sliced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a steady 325°F, creating the perfect warm environment for slow-cooking your pork loin.
- Generously season the entire 2-pound pork loin with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, ensuring every surface gets flavor coverage.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for browning your meat.
- Carefully sear the seasoned pork loin for 3-4 minutes on each side until a rich golden-brown crust develops, then transfer to a temporary plate.
- Toss the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrot, and celery into the same pot, stirring for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, and 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, stirring continuously for 2 minutes to awaken the herbs’ aromatics.
- Pour in 1 cup red wine and 1 cup chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all the delicious browned bits stuck to the pot’s bottom.
- Gently return the seared pork loin to the liquid, nestling it among the vegetables and herbs.
- Cover the pot and slide into the preheated oven, allowing the meat to braise for 1.5 to 2 hours until incredibly tender.
- After removing from the oven, let your pork loin rest for 10 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Get a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, aiming for 145°F (63°C) for perfectly cooked pork.
- Choose a fatty cut of pork loin for extra tenderness and rich flavor during braising.
- Save leftover braising liquid as a delicious sauce by straining and reducing it on the stovetop.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your broth and wine are certified gluten-free and skip any wheat-based thickeners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg