Red Meat · The Cooking Guide

Pork Loin

Large, lean cut from the back of the pig. Perfect for roasting whole or cutting into chops.

Methods

How to cook pork loin

Roasting

Roasting Pork Loin

Cook Time
15min - 50min
0.75-2.5 lb / 0.3-1 kg
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Oven Temperature
345°F / 175°C
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done

Grilling

Grilling Pork Loin

Cook Time
15min - 50min
0.75-2.5 lb / 0.3-1 kg
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Grill Temperature
Medium
350-400°F / 177-204°C
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done

Smoking

Smoking Pork Loin

Cook Time
30min - 1h30min
0.75-2.5 lb / 0.3-1 kg
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Smoker Temperature
225°F / 105°C
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Safe150°F / 65°CSlightly pink center is acceptable
Well Done160°F / 70°CNo pink remaining, fully cooked through

Safety

Cooking pork loin safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your pork loin is safely cooked.