# The Best Holiday Pork Loin You'll Ever Make

This recipe guides you through preparing a flavorful pork loin perfect for the holidays, featuring a savory rub and a delicious glaze.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 17.12 lb pork loin
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp sage
- 0.5 cup apple cider
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp cornstarch

## Instructions

1. Remove the pork loin from its packaging.
2. Cut the large pork loin into smaller, more manageable portions, about 3 to 4 pounds each.
3. Remove the silver skin from the pork loin by making a small incision and running the knife along the membrane.
4. Prepare the spice rub by pressing 6 cloves of garlic into a small bowl.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt to the garlic.
6. Add 1 teaspoon of pepper to the garlic and salt.
7. Add 1 tablespoon of sage to the mixture.
8. Mix the spices together with a spoon.
9. Evenly rub the spice mixture all over the pork loin.
10. Place the seasoned pork loin on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
11. Roast the pork loin in an oven preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) for about an hour, or until a meat thermometer reads between 135 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (57 to 60 degrees Celsius).
12. While the pork is roasting, prepare the glaze by adding 1/2 cup of apple cider to a bowl.
13. Add 2 tablespoons of cold water to the apple cider.
14. Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the liquid mixture.
15. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the glaze mixture.
16. Add 1 tablespoon of mustard to the mixture.
17. Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the glaze ingredients.
18. Whisk all glaze ingredients together until well combined.
19. After the pork has roasted for 30 minutes, remove it from the oven and pour the glaze over it.
20. Return the pork loin to the oven and continue roasting for another 30 minutes.
21. Once cooked, remove the pork loin from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
22. Slice the pork loin and serve with the remaining glaze.

## Equipment

- knife
- garlic press
- small bowl
- spoon
- baking sheet
- aluminum foil
- oven
- whisk

## Tips

- Slicing the pork loin into smaller portions before cooking can make it more versatile for different meals.
- The silver skin should be removed as it's tough and unpleasant to eat.
- Allow the pork loin to rest after cooking to reabsorb its juices, ensuring a tender and moist result.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTBmMhjqS/
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- Extracted: 2026-06-09

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