Southwestern Pork Loin is one of my most favorite meat dishes to cook I love to gather the different spices and herbs to use on the pork loin.
Southwestern Pork Loin is one of my most favorite meat dishes to cook I love to gather the different spices and herbs to use on the pork loin in this case the selection is bold, spicy and full of flavor.
I like the fact that pork loin is very easy to work with you almost can’t mess it up and because it is so easy to cook and does not take a lot of time to cook it’s often prepared as a last minute dish when unexpected guess are on the way.
This is a great piece of meat to cook it pairs well with spicy bold seasoning of the south west so, if you want a piece of meat that will leave you with good leftovers that can be used for sandwiches and other quick entrées this Southwestern Pork Loin recipe is definitely for you.
Works well as leftovers
As a matter of fact I tell people all the time if you’re going to cook pork loin cook enough to have leftovers you just might save yourself some time during the week. This particular pork loin is air fried and does not take a whole lot of time to cook.
Pork loin is usually a very reasonably priced piece of meat and that makes it great for lunch dinner or anytime and any meal. In this recipe we bring the big bold flavors of the Southwest with a little sweet and a little fire. This Southwestern blend should work well with this cut of meat.
The pork loin is usually tender and has low calorie count making it a friend to all of us.
This same recipe cooks well in your regular oven. Set the oven at 375° to preheat and cook for about 35 minutes.
Tips
If you want to get a more intense flavor out of this Southwestern Pork Loin recipe let it set covered in the refrigerator once you have all the seasoning on it.
The seasoning will act as a marinade and impart more flavor as it begins to permeate the meat.
Make it your own
You can create great southwestern flavor blends by adding more or less of what you really like. Such as, more red pepper, cumin or brown sugar you can also add ingredients that are not in the recipe such as honey or Dijon mustard.
Cook It In The Oven
This same recipe cooks well in your regular oven. Set the oven at 375° to preheat and cook for about 35 minutes.
Below is a short version of the Southwestern Pork Loin video the complete video is at the bottom of the recipe card.
Southwestern Pork Loin
Ingredients
Instructions
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Combine all seasonings and mix until well blended. Rinse and pat dry the pork loin. Mist or rub with oil.
Season generously with seasoning mix.
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Place into air fryer basket and set at 392° and cook for 16 minutes.
Turn meat over and cook for another 10 minutes or until pork loin reaches the desired temperature.
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Using an instant read thermometer levels of doneness are as follows.
Medium rare 145° - 150°
Medium 150° - 155°
Medium well 155° - 160°
Well - 160°
Air fry 22 - 26 minutes at 392°
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 287
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13.8g22%
- Saturated Fat 5.1g26%
- Cholesterol 82mg28%
- Sodium 647mg27%
- Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 4.8g
- Protein 32.69g66%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
