Cajun-Spiced Roasted Pork Loin
Cajun-Spiced Roasted Pork Loin brings a warm, peppery kick balanced by aromatic garlic-herb butter that melts into tender pork. Roasting over a bed of onions, carrots, peppers, and celery adds sweetness and depth, while a silky pan sauce ties it all together. Serve for a cozy weekend dinner or a special family gathering when you want bold, comforting flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun-Spiced Roasted Pork Loin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, and mustard; cook for 1 minute. Cut several small slits in the fat side of the pork loin with a paring knife; stuff the slits with the butter-spice mixture. Rub the remaining mixture over the surface of the pork loin; season the pork loin with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a roasting pan over medium heat; add the pork loin. Arrange the carrots, onion, bell pepper, and celery around the pork loin; lightly season the vegetables with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Cook in the preheated oven for 1 3/4 hours.
- 5
Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C); cook until the pork loin is browned, 15 minutes.
- 6
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer the roast to a cutting board; let it stand before slicing, 10 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, set the roasting pan with the pan juices over medium heat. Whisk in the flour; cook for 3 minutes.
- 8
Pour in the chicken stock; cook, whisking occasionally, for 6 minutes. Strain the sauce through a sieve; serve with the sliced pork roast.
- Calories 278.31 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 8.8 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 21.3 g 8%
- Total Fat 16.55 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 7.73 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 166.12 mg High 55%
- Sodium 255.33 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 2.03 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 207.1 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 11.03 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 24.3 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Spiced Roasted Pork Loin is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 278.31 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun-Spiced Roasted Pork Loin?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cajun-Spiced Roasted Pork Loin made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Cajun-Spiced Roasted Pork Loin?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cajun-Spiced Roasted Pork Loin?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 278.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun-Spiced Roasted Pork Loin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Cajun-Spiced Roasted Pork Loin healthy?
- Cajun-Spiced Roasted Pork Loin has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 278.31 calories and 8.8 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 255.33 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.73 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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