Balsamic Pork Loin Roast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
4 from 1 vote

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This balsamic pork loin roast is a delicious one-pot meal that’s perfect for feeding a crowd! Pork loin is coated in a flavorful balsamic sauce, then roasted alongside carrots and potatoes.

balsamic pork loin roast

We are back with another rendition on our pork loin! You all loved our honey mustard pork loin so much, we are excited to bring you this balsamic pork loin roast that is complete with vegetables for a one-pot meal. This is a perfect Sunday dinner, is great for company, and would even make for a fantastic main course for Easter!

Balsamic pork loin roast

How to Make Perfect Pork Loin

Step 1: Add Flavor

The first step to a good pork loin is lots of flavor. Pork loin is relatively low fat, so it inherently won’t be as flavorful as, say, a pork shoulder. Here, we make up for that by searing the pork loin to create our first layer of flavor, then we slather a quick balsamic sauce over top that can also be reserved for dipping. Finally, we roast it alongside onions, garlic, and thyme to infuse it with flavor as it cooks.

Step 2: Roast the Pork Loin in a Pot

The second step to this balsamic pork loin roast is the cooking method. While many recipes call for pan-roasting pork loin, we’ve found that pot-roasting it is the key to success. This way, the broth in the pot creates the perfect environment for achieving juicy flavorful pork. Meanwhile, the lower temperature that the pork roasts at ensures tender pork. If you’ve been subjected to dry, tough, flavorless pork in the past, rest assured that that won’t be the case with this balsamic pork loin roast!

Step 3: Use an In-Oven Thermometer

The final step for ensuring that your pork loin is perfectly-cooked is to use an in-oven thermometer. This way, instead of setting a timer, you can set the alarm to go off when the pork reaches 145 F. Once you remove it from the oven, you can place the pork loin on a cutting board and allow it to rest for 15 minutes so all of the juices don’t run out when you cut into it. Pulling the pork out of the pot also keeps it from continuing to cook inside of it.

balsamic pork loin roast

For our vegetables here, we chose carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms, but you can choose any root vegetable of your liking! Simply sear the veggies beforehand, then roast alongside the pork for a complete meal. We hope you love this balsamic roasted pork loin as much as we do!

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balsamic pot roasted pork loin

Balsamic Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables

By: Amber Goulden
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
A hearty, easy, and delicious meal, perfect for your next dinner!

Ingredients  

For the balsamic glaze:

For the pork loin and vegetables:

  • 1, 3-4 pound pork loin
  • 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion cut into 6 wedges
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 carrots cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 pounds fingerling potatoes
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  • Whisk together the ingredients for the balsamic glaze.
  • Heat olive oil a large, oven-safe lidded pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, whole garlic cloves, and carrots and cook 3-4 minutes per side until browned and remove from the pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Season pork roast liberally with the salt and pepper then add to the pan. Brown 5-6 minutes on one side, then flip. Spoon the balsamic glaze over the pork roast, then add the onions and garlic back to the pan, along with the potatoes, mushrooms, broth, and thyme sprigs.
  • Place the lid on the pot and bake at 325 F for 1 hour, or until the center of the pork roast reaches 145 F.
  • Remove the roast from oven and let sit for 15 minutes before slicing, then serve!

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Balsamic Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables
Amount per Serving
Calories
628
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.002
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
191
mg
64
%
Sodium
 
1204
mg
52
%
Potassium
 
2323
mg
66
%
Carbohydrates
 
46
g
15
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
74
g
148
%
Vitamin A
 
6846
IU
137
%
Vitamin C
 
36
mg
44
%
Calcium
 
84
mg
8
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Robin says

    Robin —  03/21/2019 At 10:58

    Hi Cassy,

    I’m definitely making this, looks amazing. Just a quick comment on your recipes though, and maybe this is just me and my 49 year old eyes, but whenever I print them, they end up with such small font I can barely read the words…not sure if it’s just my computer or what’s going on but I’ve just started copying them and pasting into a word document that I can enlarge, but I thought I’d let you know. Thanks for the great recipes!!

  2. Sondra says

    Sondra —  03/22/2019 At 09:32

    I also have the same problem when I go to print.

  3. Joann says

    Joann —  03/27/2019 At 15:04

    I don’t know if it’s my phone but I don’t see the number of thyme sprigs to add and the garlic powder is in the list of ingredients for the glaze rather than the pork salt mixture. I just guessed on the thyme sprigs so hopefully it comes out well!

  4. Kristen says

    Kristen —  11/07/2019 At 16:34

    4 stars
    I made the pork roast only and it was delicious! I did reduce the balsamic glaze in a small pan on the stove before pouring over the pork roast because I thought it would be too thin otherwise and not stick. The flavors were great and will definitely make again!

  5. Killian Gilbert-Smith says

    Killian Gilbert-Smith —  01/27/2022 At 18:43

    Maybe it was me but I did not see when to add the chicken broth? I love this website!

    • Melissa Guevara says

      Melissa Guevara —  01/28/2022 At 13:10

      Hi Killian! I am glad you are loving the website! You add the chicken broth in step 4 (with the onions, garlic, potatoes, mushrooms, and thyme), after you spoon the balsamic glaze over the pork roast. It can be easy to overlook there! We will look at updating the recipe card. Thank you! ~Melissa

  6. Samantha McDavid says

    Samantha McDavid —  01/11/2023 At 11:37

    Am I missing something?? I see the recipe says prep time of 9 hours, but I can’t find anywhere on the web page where it references a 9 hour prep for the pork? Is this a mistake?

    • Brandi Schilhab says

      Brandi Schilhab —  01/11/2023 At 11:53

      You’re not missing anything, Samantha! Some of our cooking times got messed up when we transitioned to the new website. Thanks for catching this one – it’s fixed now!