A pork loin -- also known as a pork tenderloin and a whole pork loin -- is a lean, tender cut of meat that comes from the back of the pig. Many people choose to cook the tenderloin as a whole roast rather than slicing it into chops to preserve the moisture of the interior meat. Broiling is an easy cooking option as long as you monitor the temperature of the roast.
Step 1
Preheat the broiler to high. Set the oven rack about eight inches from the broiler.
Step 2
Apply seasonings or glazes to the tenderloin as desired. You may choose to add salt, pepper, ground peppercorns or herbal seasonings, or brush a glaze onto the meat.
Step 3
Place the tenderloin on a broiling pan and set the pan in the oven. Broil for about 20 minutes for a one-pound roast and 25 minutes for a 1.5-pound roast.
Step 4
Continue cooking the roast until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees, which is the standard for ensuring that the meat is safe to consume, according to the USDA.
Step 5
Remove the roast from the oven and let it stand for five minutes, then carve it into slices and serve.
Things You'll Need
- Pork loin roast
- Seasonings or glazes
- Broiling pan
- Meat thermometer
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