Today I’m going to show you a super simple and easy 4-pound pork loin recipe. It’s what we make for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and any special occasions. This is my go-to recipe that I’m almost always able to pull off with little to no prep time, so I’d recommend that you bookmark this recipe and make it often.
Cooking Time
Cooking time for 4 pounds of pork loin is about 3 to 4 hours. More specifically, you’ll need to cook for about 3 hours and 20 minutes. The exact time depends on the thickness of the pork loin. The thickest slices of pork loin take the longest, but for a lot of recipes, you want to cook the pork loin long enough to be tender. You should also make sure that the slices are cooked through. To do this, you’ll need to test the pork loin several times during the cooking process. You’ll be able to tell when the pork loin is cooked through if it loses its pinkish-red color. The pork loin should be ready to serve once you reach this point. You can also check the temperature of the pork loin with a thermometer. Ideally, the pork loin should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) to be safe to eat. If it’s not cooked through, you’ll need to cook it for a little longer. You can also see if the pork loin is finished cooking by looking at the thermometer’s needle. The pork loin will have reached 165 degrees F if the needle is pointing straight down. If the needle points straight up, then the pork loin isn’t done and you’ll need to cook it for another 5 to 10 minutes.
In the freezer
Frozen pork chops have a long shelf life, which means you can have delicious pork chops on hand to enjoy any time. If you’re looking to use pork chops in your next recipe, look for fresh pork chops or frozen pork chops. Frozen pork chops are great because they’re already cooked, which means you don’t have to thaw them and they’re great for grilling. If you’re not sure when you’ll have time to thaw pork chops, buy fresh pork chops and freeze them yourself. Let the pork chops come to room temperature before you cook them, and cook the pork chops to your desired doneness.
Thaw
Remove the pork loin from its package and place on a cutting board. Remove the plastic wrap and pat dry with a paper towel.
[Text]: Take 2 large mixing bowls and fill each with 1 cup of ice and 1 cup of water.
[Text]: Bring the pork loin to room temperature by placing it in the bowl with ice and water for about an hour. Pat the pork dry with paper towels and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Cut
There are different ways to cook pork. This can be done by roasting or grilling. If you are roasting, you can either cook in a pan or roast it directly on a rack. If you’re grilling, you can use a grill pan or you can just put it on the grill. If you want to cut into pork, you can slice the pork with a knife or you can find a tenderizer.
More tips
It is best to cook pork for 3-4 hours in an oven. Pork is a high-fat meat so it’s important to let it cook in the oven for at least this long to make sure the meat is properly cooked. Pork is typically easier to cook than beef or chicken.
I’m Brian Danny Max, a chef and a writer at cookingtom.com. I’m here to talk about food and cooking, and to share some of my favorite recipes with you all! I’ve been interested in food and cooking since I was a child. My parents are both great cooks, and they taught me a lot about the kitchen. I’ve been cooking professionally for about 10 years now, and I’ve loved every minute of it! I specialize in healthy, flavorful recipes that are easy to make at home. I believe that anyone can cook a delicious meal, no matter their skill level. I’m here to help you learn how to cook, and to show you that it’s not as difficult as you might think! I hope you’ll check out my blog and my recipes, and I look forward to hearing from you!