Meat and Poultry

Juicy Pineapple Pork Loin: Mouthwatering Recipe

This is a quick, easy, and healthy way to prepare pork loin with no added fat. The pork turns out very moist and the sauce is very flavorful. Serve with your favorite vegetable side dish or salad for a complete meal. Serve over rice with a generous helping of the sauce. Yum!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonshoney, or more to taste

  • 1tablespoonDijon mustard, or more to taste

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper, or to taste

  • ½(3 pound)pork loin

  • ½(8 ounce) canpineapple chunks, drained

  • ¼teaspoonsalt, or to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Mix honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl until texture of a paste.

  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork loin in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer pork loin to a baking dish. Spread honey paste over entire pork loin. Spread pineapple chunks around pork loin and sprinkle salt over pork loin.

  4. Place a cooking thermometer into the pork loin and cover dish with aluminum foil.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue cooking until pork is cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

  6. Transfer pork loin to a work surface and let rest, 3 to 5 minutes. Blend pineapple chunks and drippings in a blender until sauce is smooth; serve alongside pork loin.

Editor’s Note:

Please note the differences of cooking time and temperature when using the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g 		9%
Saturated Fat
3g 		14%
Cholesterol
41mg 		14%
Sodium
150mg 		7%
Total Carbohydrate
7g 		3%
Dietary Fiber
0g 		1%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
14g
Vitamin C
2mg 		9%
Calcium
13mg 		1%
Iron
1mg 		3%
Potassium
228mg 		5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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