Honey-Dijon Pineapple Pork Loin Roast
Pork loin is coated in a honey-Dijon mustard glaze and paired with pineapple chunks for a balanced sweet and tangy flavor, with black pepper and salt adding savory depth. Ready in under an hour, it makes an easy weeknight main dish served alongside rice.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Honey-Dijon Pineapple Pork Loin Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Mix honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl until the texture is that of a paste.
- 3
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork loin in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer pork loin to a baking dish. Spread honey paste over the entire pork loin. Spread pineapple chunks around pork loin and sprinkle salt over pork loin.
- 4
Place a cooking thermometer into the pork loin and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue cooking until pork is cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 6
Transfer pork loin to a work surface and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Blend pineapple chunks and drippings in a blender until the sauce is smooth; serve alongside pork loin.
- Calories 155.95 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 18.53 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 6.5 g 2%
- Total Fat 5.92 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.08 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 56.98 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 51.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 5.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 9.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 343.77 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 1.49 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.39 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.6 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Honey Dijon Pineapple Pork Loin Roast is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Dijon Mustard, and Honey. Each serving provides about 155.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Honey-Dijon Pineapple Pork Loin Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Dijon Mustard, Honey, Pineapple Chunks. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Honey-Dijon Pineapple Pork Loin Roast?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 155.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Honey-Dijon Pineapple Pork Loin Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Honey-Dijon Pineapple Pork Loin Roast healthy?
- Honey-Dijon Pineapple Pork Loin Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 155.95 calories and 18.53 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.08 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, 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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