Savor the best Dutch oven pork loin recipe for a delicious family dinner. Learn how to cook it to perfection now!
Course
Main Course
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time2hours
Servings6
Ingredients
2 to 3poundsof pork loin
1poundof baby potatoes
1poundof baby carrots
1large oniondiced
4clovesof garlicminced
1cupchicken broth
2tablespoonsolive oil
1tablespoonpaprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbsrosemary and thyme work wonders
Optional: 1 cup white wine for added flavor
Instructions
Prep Talk - The Veggie Canvas
Preheat your oven to a toasty 350°F (175°C).
Wash and scrub those baby potatoes clean. No one likes dirt in their culinary masterpiece. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the baby carrots if you're feeling fancy or leave them as is for a rustic vibe.
Dice that onion like you're in a cooking competition – small and precise.
Toss the potatoes, carrots, and diced onion into the Dutch oven, creating a veggie canvas for our pork loin masterpiece.
Seasoning Shimmy - Spice Up Your Life
Drizzle olive oil over the veggies like you're a seasoned chef. Give it a good mix, making sure every veggie is coated in that liquid gold.
Sprinkle in the minced garlic. Let it mingle with the veggies, creating a fragrant dance.
Now, the paprika party begins! Sprinkle that crimson magic over the veggies, making them pop with color.
Time for the main act – the pork loin. Place it on a cutting board and pat it dry with a paper towel. Season it generously with salt, pepper, and any other secret spices you have in your arsenal.
Sear-iously Good - Brown That Beauty
Heat the Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Drizzle a bit more olive oil if needed.
Sear the seasoned pork loin on all sides until it's golden brown, creating a flavorful crust. Use those tongs to flip and twirl the meat, ensuring an even sear.
If you're feeling a bit rebellious, pour in that optional white wine. Let it sizzle and reduce, infusing the pork with extra flavor.
Bake & Await - The Aroma Extravaganza
Pour in the chicken broth, creating a pool of flavorful goodness at the bottom of the Dutch oven. Toss in the fresh herbs – rosemary and thyme – for an aromatic kick.
Cover the Dutch oven with its lid, like you're tucking your masterpiece in for a cozy nap.
Slide that Dutch oven into the preheated oven and let it bake for about 2 hours. The magic happens as the pork becomes tender, and the veggies soak up all the flavors.
Voilà! Feast Mode - Engage
After 2 hours of anticipation, pull out the Dutch oven. The aroma should hit you like a flavor freight train. Remove the lid and behold your culinary masterpiece.