Chile-Brined Roasted Pork Loin Recipe

Name: Chile-Brined Roasted Pork Loin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cups water, divided; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons grated lime rind; 1 tablespoon Mexican dried oregano; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped; 2 cups ice cubes; 1 (3-pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon Mexican dried oregano; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

7 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons grated lime rind
1 tablespoon Mexican dried oregano
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped
2 cups ice cubes
1 (3-pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Mexican dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking spray

1
Combine 1 cup water, cumin, rind, 1 tablespoon oregano, and 6 garlic cloves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Pour into a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Add remaining 6 cups water, salt, and sugar, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Stir in chiles. Pour salt mixture into a 2-gallon zip-top plastic bag. Add ice and pork; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 24 hours, turning occasionally.
2
Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
3
Remove pork from bag; discard brine. Pat pork dry with paper towels. Combine juice, pepper, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 2 garlic cloves. Place pork in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Brush juice mixture over pork. Bake at 450u00b0 for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325u00b0 (do not remove pork from oven); bake an additional 45 minutes or until thermometer inserted into thickest portion of pork registers 155u00b0. Place pork on a platter. Cover with foil; let stand for 15 minutes. Thinly slice.

504

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups water, divided, 2 tablespoons cumin seeds, 2 tablespoons grated lime rind, 1 tablespoon Mexican dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Chile-Brined Roasted Pork Loin falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chile-Brined Roasted Pork Loin

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