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🍽️ Cooking guide

The Best Way to Roast a Pork Loin

Roast a pork loin by blasting it at 220°C for 25 minutes for crackling, then reducing to 180°C for the remaining time — about 30 minutes per 500 g total. Pull it at 71°C internal and rest 15 minutes.

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Pork loin roasting times (180°C after the blast)

WeightApprox total timeInternal temp
1 kg1 hr 5 min71°C
1.5 kg1 hr 35 min71°C
2 kg2 hr 5 min71°C
2.5 kg2 hr 35 min71°C
🌡️ Whatever the time, doneness is decided by the internal temperature — check it with a meat thermometer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About 60 minutes per kg (30 min per 500 g) at 180°C after an initial high-heat blast, to an internal temperature of 71°C.
Uncovered, so the crackling crisps. Cover loosely with foil only if the meat browns too quickly.

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