French Oven-Roasted Pork Loin with Mustard-Thyme Glaze
Juicy pork loin roasted in the oven with a tangy mustard and fresh thyme glaze, creating a savory crust and tender meat inside. This french-inspired pork ready in about 75 minutes pairs pork loin roast (boneless), Dijon mustard, fresh thyme leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork loin roast (boneless)
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create the glaze.
- Step 2: Place 3 lbs boneless pork loin roast on a roasting rack in a shallow pan. Brush the mustard-thyme glaze all over the pork, coating evenly.
- Step 3: Roast uncovered in the oven for 50-60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with pan juices. When internal temperature reaches 145°F, remove pork and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Step 4: Meanwhile, place the roasting pan with pan drippings over medium heat on stovetop. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes until reduced slightly to make a simple pan sauce. Slice pork loin and serve drizzled with the sauce.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does French Oven-Roasted Pork Loin with Mustard-Thyme Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 75 minutes (15 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover French Oven-Roasted Pork Loin with Mustard-Thyme Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork loin roast (boneless) from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in French Oven-Roasted Pork Loin with Mustard-Thyme Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale French Oven-Roasted Pork Loin with Mustard-Thyme Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with French Oven-Roasted Pork Loin with Mustard-Thyme Glaze?
French pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
