Smoked Pork Loin
Pork loin seared hard and finished in the oven with smoked paprika, brown sugar, and a hit of hot sauce. Weeknight dinner in 20 minutes that tastes like you smoked it all day.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb pork loin
- 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (Frank's or similar)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- 1
Pat pork dry with paper towels. Mix smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a 12-inch cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.
- 3
Rub paprika mixture all over pork. Sear without moving for 3 minutes until deep brown crust forms.
- 4
Flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes until browned. Brush hot sauce and melted butter over top.
- 5
Transfer skillet to a 425°F oven for 8–10 minutes until the center reads 140°F on a meat thermometer.
- 6
Remove from oven. Scatter thyme on top, rest 3 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron or heavy skillet
- meat thermometer
- small bowl
- paper towels
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