27 Ways to Cook a Pork Loin

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27 Ways to Cook a Pork Loin2/28 Italian Pork Loin 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Pork Loin Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to change things up during the holidays with pork loin recipes that incorporate my favorite herbs and veggies. This showpiece dish really dazzles my family. —Kim Palmer, Kingston, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked pork with 2 carrot halves and 1 onion quarter: 295 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 388mg sodium, 9g

carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein

carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 3/28 Chinese Boneless Spare Ribs Test Kitchen Approved Chinese Boneless Spare Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rich, warming five-spice and savory-sweet hoisin sauce give nuanced complexity to these quick-cook short ribs, inspired by traditional Chinese-style barbecue. The characteristic red hue comes from food coloring, which you can add to the marinade if you’d like. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork: 204 calories, 12g

They devoured it and went back for seconds!

fat (4g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. 4/28 Pennsylvania-Style Pork Roast 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pennsylvania-Style Pork Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our children first had this tender and juicy pork roast with sauerkraut at a family celebration. They devoured it and went back for seconds! Now it’s a mainstay in my recipe file. —Ronda Jay Holcimb, Farmington, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork: 191 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated

—Peggy Vaught, Glasgow, West Virginia

fat), 66mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 5/28 Chinese Pork Fried Rice 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chinese Pork Fried Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pretty peas and crunchy carrots add color to tender meat and rice in this Chinese pork fried rice recipe. —Peggy Vaught, Glasgow, West Virginia. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 338 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 597mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2

It’s simple to pull together, and the leftovers are fantastic

starch. 6/28 Air-Fryer Pork Roast 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After lots of tweaking, I think I’ve come up with the perfect air-fryer pork loin recipe. It’s simple to pull together, and the leftovers are fantastic. —DeEtta Rasmussen, Fort Madison, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 6 ounces cooked pork with 1/4 cup gravy: 388 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 906mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 42g protein. 7/28 Ranch Pork Roast 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat

8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our Test Kitchen created this simple Savory Pork Roast with a mild rub that’s perfect for new cooks. The leftover meat is tender and flavorful, and can be used in countless recipes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked pork: 212 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 8/28 Thyme & Basil Roast Pork 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time

1 hour 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

1 hour 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dad’s favorite roast pork was rubbed with cinnamon, thyme, basil and lemon. He loved thick slices and wanted only a salad to finish off the meal. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked pork: 266 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 9/28 Slow-Cooker Curry Pork 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From

I also add a splash of coconut milk

the Recipe Creator: I’m a stay-at-home mom, and the slow cooker helps me create dishes like this pork with a curry and cumin rub. I also add a splash of coconut milk. —Beverly Peychal, Waukesha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked pork with 1/2 cup vegetables: 261 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch. 10/28 Apple-Roasted Pork with Cherry Balsamic Glaze 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: I added roasted apples, cherries and onions to turn ordinary pork into an impressive dish. There is a short time span between caramelized onions and burned ones, so pay close attention once they start cooking. —Josh Downey, McHenry, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 387 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 498mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. 11/28 Hawaiian Pork Chops 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hawaiian Pork Chops Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking

for a great last-minute meal when friends drop in?

for a great last-minute meal when friends drop in? Hampton, Virginia’s Michelle Cavalier recommends one of her husband’s sweet-and-sour favorites. “This is so easy, tastes just like Hawaiian pizza, and I usually have all ingredients on hand.” Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 3/4 cup sauce: 250 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 12/28 Apple Pork Loin 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Pork Loin Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 6

The apple pork loin tastes even better served with homemade mashed potatoes

hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love making this slow cooker pork roast with apples for chilly fall dinners with my family. The apple pork loin tastes even better served with homemade mashed potatoes. —Rachel Schultz, Lansing, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 290 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 13/28 Moist Cranberry Pork Roast 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Moist Cranberry Pork Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 4 hours 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to serve this tender, flavorful pork to guests. You don’t have to toil away in the kitchen to prepare it, yet it tastes like a gourmet meal. —Kimberley Scasny, Douglasville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 6 ounce-weight: 289 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 14/28 Mexican Pork & Pinto Beans 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Pork & Pinto Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 30 min

Nothing tastes better than chili-spiced pork with tortillas

Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We’ve lived in Arizona for decades, so Mexican-style cooking has become the same as “Arizona-style cooking” for us. Nothing tastes better than chili-spiced pork with tortillas. —Anne Fatout, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without tortillas): 211 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 15/28 Southern Loaded Sweet Potatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a taste of a southern classic, we make sweet potatoes stuffed with pulled pork and coleslaw and manage to sidestep the calorie overload. —Amy Burton, Cary, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 potato with 2/3 cup pork mixture and 1/4 cup coleslaw: 428 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 784mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. 16/28 Honey-Orange Glazed Pork Loin 3 Reviews Honey-Orange Glazed Pork Loin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

After finding this idea in a magazine, I changed it up to make it my own

After finding this idea in a magazine, I changed it up to make it my own. I like to keep a pork loin in the freezer so we can have this special dish anytime. —Marlys Peterson, Centerville, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked pork: 263 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch. 17/28 Spice-Brined Pork Roast 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This brined and barbecued

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