Juicy Pork Loin in Foil in the Oven – A Simple Recipe

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Even lean cuts of pork can be cooked to remain tender and juicy. Baking in foil in the oven helps retain the natural juices inside the meat and makes the pork loin more succulent. This recipe is perfect for both a hot meal and homemade cold cuts!

Prep time: 3 hours.
Yields: 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 1.4 kg pork loin;
• 4 cloves garlic;
• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard;
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary;
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Thoroughly wash and pat dry the pork loin with paper towels. Make small incisions all over the surface of the meat with a knife.
2. Peel and slice the garlic thinly. Insert the garlic slices into the incisions.
3. Mix the whole grain mustard, vegetable oil, rosemary, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper. Rub the pork thoroughly on all sides and let it marinate for 30-40 minutes in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
4. Then tightly wrap the pork loin in two layers of foil and transfer it to a baking dish.
5. Bake the pork loin for approximately 1 hour 50 minutes in an oven preheated to 170 degrees Celsius (340°F). After that, unwrap the foil and bake the meat for another 15-20 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius (375°F) until golden brown.