Oven-Baked Bone-in Pork Loin – A Delicious Recipe

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Bone-in meat is prized for its richer flavor and aroma. When baked in the oven, this pork loin remains tender and juicy. You just need to follow the correct temperature regime and choose a good marinade with spices. Here's a detailed step-by-step recipe!

Prep time: 2 hours.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 1 kg bone-in pork loin;
• 3-4 cloves garlic;
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce;
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil;
• 1 teaspoon honey;
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika;
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Wash and pat dry the pork loin with paper towels. Make shallow cuts in the fat layer with a knife.
2. Peel and press the garlic. Mix it with soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, paprika, thyme, salt, and ground black pepper.
3. Rub the meat with this marinade on all sides and let it marinate for 40 minutes at room temperature.
4. Then transfer the loin to a baking dish and cover with foil.
5. Bake the dish for about 45-50 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius (375°F). After that, remove the foil and bake the pork for another 20-25 minutes until a beautiful golden-brown crust forms.
6. Depending on your oven, you may need to increase the cooking time by 10-15 minutes.