This is the best pork loin recipe I have ever enjoyed and it will surely turn you in to a pork loin lover, too! Juicy pork combines with a white wine sauce, flavoured with fresh herbs and garlic, for a special and elegant pork dinner.
Why you’ll love this pork loin recipe!
- The herb and wine sauce is so good! (I could drink it!)
- The unique stove-top cooking method produces the most fabulously moist pork loin.
- This pork dinner is always a special meal. It’s perfect for date night, special dinners and for company.
What is a pork loin?
Pork Loin is a solid and lean cut of pork. It has an even thickness throughout its length. Pork Loin can be boneless or bone-in and will often have a bit of fat cap attached to it. This recipe specifies boneless, centre cut pork loin, which is the finest cut from the middle, so it cooks evenly and slices beautifully.
Pork Loin is different from pork tenderloin. It is cut from a different part and is a thinner, longer and uneven thickness, tapering out through the length. As it is a quick-cooking cut, it doesn’t make a great substitute for recipes like this one, as it will likely overcook.
Ingredients you’ll need
Boneless, Centre-Cut Pork Loin – the centre-cut is the best cut of pork loin, with lean pork that cooks and slices up perfectly. The timing of the recipe is for a 2 lb. pork loin, but if yours is a little less or more, you can simply adjust the cooking time accordingly.
White Wine – any wine you like to drink is fine here. Crack open a fresh bottle for this one (you can enjoy the remainder of the bottle with your dinner). If you are looking for recommendations, a Chardonnay is always a good choice. Sauvignon Blanc also works well.
Sage and Rosemary – fresh herbs are highly recommended, but in a pinch, you can use dried.
Cream – heavy, whipping cream is recommended, as it will produce the best flavour and texture in the sauce. If you only have a lighter cream, use the cornstarch slurry detailed in the Recipe card to thicken the gravy, as needed.
Chicken Broth, Garlic and Olive Oil
Step-by-Step Photos
- Start by browning both sides the pork loin in olive oil. Remove to a plate.
- Add the garlic and herbs to the pot and cook briefly before adding the wine.
- Return the pork to the pot.
- Reduce heat and partially cover the pot (don’t cover completely!).
- After 20 minutes, flip the meat and stir the bottom of the pot.
- Check the temperature with each flip, to gauge cooking progress.
- If pot gets dry at any point, add about 1/4 cup of water. Continue cooking, flipping and checking temperature, until pork loin reaches between 140-145F.
- When pork is done, remove to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil.
- To the drippings in the pan, add a splash of wine to loosen.
- Add the chicken broth and stir up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
- Add the cream and stir in. Simmer gently until reduced and thickened.
- Slice pork thinly. Place on a serving platter and pour sauce over-top.
What to serve with pork loin with wine herb gravy
- A creamy mashed potato (or garlic mashed) is nice with this gravy. Alternatively, buttered egg noodles or wild rice would also be nice. I’ve also thought about gnocchi, which I haven’t tried yet, but feel it would be nice together.
- On the side, broccolini is great (or broccoli) or green beans, would also be perfect.
Reader Review
“I absolutely agree with your very first comment on this recipe ….this truly is the best pork loin recipe I have ever made. I am cooking it for the second time tonight for dinner. I have an overwhelming desire to make tons of extra sauce and put it on everything. Thanks so much!” – Alex
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 lb. boneless, centre-cut, pork loin roast, *see notes
- 1 1/4 cups dry white wine, plus a bit more to deglaze pan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, 35% b.f.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven (or similar, heavy-bottomed pan) over medium-high heat. *Be sure to use a pot big enough to allow the pork loin to sit flat on the bottom of the pot. Season the pork with a little salt and pepper. Add the pork to the pot, fat side down. *Make sure the oil is hot enough to brown the pork well, as this makes for the best flavour. It may splatter a bit, but worth it! Brown the pork for about 4-5 minutes on each side, then remove it to a plate. In the same pan, lower the heat to medium heat and add the garlic, rosemary and sage. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 45-60 seconds. *Don't allow to burn. Add the wine to the pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan. Cook the wine until the smell of the alcohol has disappeared, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat under the pan to low-medium heat. Return the pork to the pan and season with a bit more salt and pepper. Partially cover with a lid (Do not cover completely!) and cook for 20 minutes. Flip pork and stir the bottom of the pan. Make sure there is still some liquid in the pan. Return the lid partially covered and cook for 15 minutes, then flip again. Stir bottom and if getting dry, add 1/4 cup of water. Check the temperature of the pork. Return the lid to partially covered and check again in 5-10 minute intervals, flipping, stirring and adding a bit of water, if needed, until the pork registers 140-145F. internal temperature. *For a 2 lb. pork loin, the total cooking time is usually 55-60 minutes.
- When the pork is cooked to the recommended temperature, remove pork to a cutting board to rest and cover with loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil to help retain the heat while it rests.
- Meanwhile, increase the heat under the liquid in the pan to medium. If your pan has little liquid, deglaze with a splash of white wine. Stir well to loosen the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Allow to cook until the alcohol smell disappears (about 1-2 minutes). Add the chicken stock and stir to combine. Heat over medium heat a few minutes, to allow the chicken stock to heat through a bit. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the cream. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring the sauce regularly, until it thickens a bit and is warmed through. Avoid vigorously boiling. A gentle simmer is fine. (*The sauce doesn't need to be super thick, just reduced somewhat. If you'd like the sauce thicker, mix 2 Tbsp. cornstarch with 2 Tbsp. water and add a little bit at a time to your sauce until it thickens to your liking.) Taste sauce and add salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste. *If the sauce tastes acidic (wine-y), add more salt to balance the flavour.
- When the sauce is ready, slice the pork very thinly and place on to a rimmed or shallow serving platter. Pour the warm gravy over-top to serve.
Notes
Hi! I’m Jennifer, a home cook schooled by trial and error and almost 40 years of getting dinner on the table! I love to share my favourite recipes, both old and new, together with lots of tips and tricks to hopefully help make your home cooking enjoyable, stress free, rewarding and of course, delicious!
This was beautiful, we loved it so much we soaked up all the leftover sauce in the pan with some crusty bread. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it, Maria. I never let any of that sauce go to waste, either :)
My fiancé and I cooked this last night – wowzer! It was gorgeous! SO flavorsome. We swapped the cream for low fat Greek yoghurt and put a scoop of English mustard in the mashed potato. Coupled with purple sprouting broccoli and sugar snap peas: perfect. Thank you so much for the recipe :)
So glad you enjoyed it, Kate! Sounds like a delicious meal :)
I made this in the crockpot today! Put it on a bed of onions for 8 hours on low. Added the cream and some cornstarch in a pot after the fact. Was delicious! Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it Mary and thanks for letting me know how it turns out in a crockpot!
Am cooking this up as I type! I got a rolled loin of pork by accident, but will take the crackling off, slice the meat and then put the sauce over it in a dish! Am sure it will work a treat. Have been looking forward to making this ever since seeing it on Pinterest! Slurp!
Enjoy Kate! :)
Made it tonight with my girlfriend. It was marvelous. The taste, all those falvours. Thanks.
So glad you enjoyed it :)
Made this last night and it turned out very good. I didn’t have any fresh sage and had to sauteed the sliced pork to speed up cooking (because I started it too late…my fault) but the sauce was fantastic. I served it over quinoa. Thanks for the recipe.
Glad you enjoyed it Kianush :)
I am making this for a bigger dinner party any suggestions?
Hi Tiffany, This works well for feeding a group, as the resting time for the pork provides some flexibility. I made it for a dinner party a while back. I just used a larger pork and cooked longer. Served it with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.
I made this last night and served over wild rice…it was wonderful! I’m not a great cook, but was proud of myself on this one! This is a keeper! Thanks for an amazing recipe that a novice can handle!
So glad you enjoyed it Melissa and I love that it helped you build your cooking confidence :)
This dish is delicious! The sauce is awesome, it tastes like something from a high end restaurant.
Glad you enjoyed it, Michel :)
I made this tonight with two boneless pork roasts and it was delicious! The sauce/gravy is fantastic and really made this dish sing. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe! Your blog is one of my favorites :)
Thanks so much, Holly and so glad you enjoyed it :)
Any thoughts on a healthier substitute for the heavy cream? Would skim milk and cornstarch cut it? Or maybe Greek yogurt watered down with some milk?
Hi Katy, I honestly don’t know how skim/cornstarch would work as I’ve never tried it. That said, worth a try, I guess :) Let me know how it works out.
I just finished eating this delicious pork and it’s certainly something I will make again. While it did involve a lot of cook time, the prep was simple and the outcome was unbelievable. I did add in roasted potatoes and green beans into the sauce for a complete meal.
Thanks for the recipe.
Glad you enjoyed it, Mia :)
Thank you so much for this recipe. I had mostly stopped preparing pork because it was always so disappointing, but this has saved it. Absolutely delicious. Making it for the second time tonight.
So glad you enjoyed it, Sally. I agree. It’s great to have a great pork recipe! You should try the pork loin braised in milk (in my archives), as well. Similar technique, but braised in milk (of course). Makes a great gravy!
OMG! I just made this for dinner tonight and it is AMAZING! I made it per your recipe. Excellent! Served it with garlic mashed potatoes and peas. Family unanimously said “make it again”
Sounds delicious! So glad you and your family enjoyed it, Robyn :)
One of my foodie friends came round for dinner on Saturday and I really wanted to impress them, well this amazing Pork recipe did just that, definitely adding it to my dinner party recipes.
So glad, Michelle :) I made this for a dinner party before Christmas myself. It’s a great choice for a simple, but impressive dish.