How to Cook a Pork Loin Roast. Prepare a whole pork loin the right way, and
you'll have a tender, delectable roast your dinner guests will be sure to enjoy. You will need Pork loin Butter Seasoning rub
Roasting pan Meat thermometer Drippings Roasting pan and butcher. Step 1. Select a top-quality pork loin roast. If you like, ask the butcher to trim excess
fat, leaving a layer to protect and baste the roast as it cooks. Step 2. Discard any strings, set the pork loin fat-side
up on a work surface, and pat it dry with a paper towel. Step 3. Rub some butter on the cut ends. Cut 1/2-inch deep slits on the top and sides
of the roast, and cover it with seasoning rub. Step 4. Place the roast in a roasting pan, fat side
facing up. Step 5. Place the roast in an oven that has been preheated
to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. After 10 minutes, reduce the temperature to
325 degrees for the remainder of the cooking time. Baste it occasionally with the pan juices. Step 6. Insert a meat thermometer in the roast after
about an hour, and check the roast every 5 minutes after that. When the thermometer reaches 145 degrees,
remove the roast from the oven and cover it with foil. Let the meat rest for 20 to 30 minutes. Step 7. Carve the roast with a long, sharp knife,
and serve with your favorite sauce. Did you know The U.S. exported about 2.1 billion
pounds of pork in the first 6 months of 2010.