Pork loin roast

Pork Β· Loin
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The pork loin roast is a long, lean cut running along the back of the pig. It is mild in flavor with a tender texture when not overcooked. Because of its low fat content it can dry out quickly, making it best suited to roasting at moderate temperature or brining before cooking. It is often sold boneless or bone-in and is a classic Sunday roast cut.

Names by country

CountryNameNotes
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesPork loin roastprimary
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§United KingdomPork loin
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoLomo de cerdo
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·ArgentinaLomo de cerdo
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·FranceLonge de porc
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpainLomo de cerdo
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΉPortugalLombo de porco
πŸ‡§πŸ‡·BrazilLombo suΓ­no

Similar cuts

Pork tenderloinapproximate

Both are lean pork cuts from the back but the tenderloin is far smaller, more tender, and cooks much faster β€” they are not interchangeable in recipes without adjustment.