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Chili Rubbed Pork Loin Roast

This Chili Rubbed Pork Loin Roast recipe includes a variety of seasoned vegetables. It’s a one skillet meal that is simplicity at it’s finest. Packed with flavor, the pork loin is coated with a homemade rub, then placed into a cast iron skillet and charred on all sides. To complete the skillet the pork loin roast is place on a bed of onions and surrounded with vegetables. It’s roasted in the oven until tender and flavorful then it’s ready carve and serve. It’s a feast any day of the week.

Chili Rubbed Pork Loin Roast with Seasoned Vegetables

Easy Chili Rubbed Pork Loin Roast with Seasoned Vegetables

We are bonafide pork fans at our house be it pork chops, pork tenderloin, pulled pork or ham. And, let us not forget baconPork can sometimes intimidate cooks as there’s always the concern about it drying out. For fear of under cooking it for years, people over cooked pork which became part of the problem resulting in show leather as a result. How to make Chili Rubbed Pork Loin Roast: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Season Roast – Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rub pork loin roast with olive oil. Set aside.
  • Dry Rub – In a small bowl mix together the chili, brown sugar, seasoned salt, garlic powder. lemon pepper and paprika. Rub all over the roast. Reserve 1 tsp.
  • Sear Pork Loin – Heat a couple of drizzles of olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet or similar oven safe skillet. Sear the pork roast on all sides over medium-high heat.
  • Onion – After searing the roast, remove it to a platter, then arrange the onion slices on the bottom of the skillet to form a rack for the roast. Center the roast in the skillet on top of the onion fat side up.
  • Vegetables – Arrange the vegetables all around the pork. Drizzle lightly with additional oil and season with the reserved rub.
  • Bake – Roast for 50-60 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 140-145°F.
  • Rest loosely tented with foil for 10 minutes then slice and serve with vegetables.
  • Drizzle with the pan jus or serve with barbecue sauce, if desired.
Chili Rubbed Pork Loin Roast with Seasoned Vegetables

How to Make the Best Chili Rubbed Pork Loin Roast Recipe

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Chili Rubbed Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables: 4 pound Pork Loin Roast, olive oil plus additional for vegetables, dark chili powder, packed light brown sugar, seasoned salt, garlic powder, lemon pepper, paprika, sweet onion, small red potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini and mini sweet peppers.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large oven safe skillet, sharp knife and cutting board, small bowl, measuring cups and spoons.
  • What is a pork loin roast? Pork loin comes from the underside of the ribs and is a flavorful and tender cut of pork that’s ideal for roasting.
  • How do you roast a pork loin roast? This pork loin recipe starts with a seasoned rub and the pork is seared on the stovetop. After roasting it in the oven for 5–60 minutes or until an internal temperature of 140-145°F is reached, it’s done. Allow a few minutes to roast then carve and enjoy.
  • How long does it take to bake a pork roast? You may need to adjust the baking time depending on the size of the roast. This is when a thermometer will come in handy. This recipe uses a 4 pound pork roast and is typically done between 50-60 minutes of roasting.
  • Can I add more vegetables? This recipe is versatile in the sense that you can add a larger amount of vegetables to the mix and you can even add others that you enjoy. Cubed parsnips or mushrooms or any other type of vegetable that you like.
  • If you’re a bit spice shy no worries. When mixing the ingredients for the rub, begin by adding the chili powder in smaller amounts and taste as you go. Likewise, if you love spice, add more to your taste.
  • When making any pork roast, don’t miss the important step of allowing the pork loin to rest before carving to give the juices time to redistribute for optimum flavor. Resting the pork roast gives the juices time to redistribute and add to the tender texture when carving the pork loin roast.
  • Store cooked Chili Lime Pork Loin Roast chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Chili Rubbed Pork Loin Roast

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Resting time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pork
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: chili-rubbed-pork-loin, roasted-pork-loin
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 454kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 4 lb Pork Loin Roast
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil plus additional for vegetables
  • 2 Tbsp dark chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 medium sweet onion sliced
  • 1 lb small red potatoes halved
  • 2 yellow squash 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 zucchini 1/2-inch slices
  • 8 mini sweet peppers

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rub pork loin roast with olive oil. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl mix together the chili, brown sugar, seasoned salt, garlic powder. lemon pepper and paprika. Rub all over the roast. Reserve 1 tsp.
  • Heat a couple of drizzles of olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet or similar oven safe skillet. Sear the pork roast on all sides over medium-high heat.
  • After searing the roast, remove it to a platter, then arrange the onion slices on the bottom of the skillet to form a rack for the roast. Center the roast in the skillet on top of the onion fat side up.
  • Arrange the vegetables all around the pork. Drizzle lightly with additional oil and season with the reserved rub.
  • Roast for 50-60 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 140-145°F.
  • Rest loosely tented with foil for 10 minutes then slice and serve with vegetables.
  • Drizzle with the pan jus or serve with barbecue sauce, if desired.

Notes

You may use a larger amount of vegetables, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 1022mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1123IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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3 Comments

  1. This Chili Rubbed Pork Roast looks so delicious and mouth-watering! I love the carmelization on it! Thanks for sharing the recipe, Melissa!

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