Best Cajun Roasted Pork Loin Recipes

SMOKED SWEET CAJUN PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Rinse pork loin under running water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning liberally over meat; rubbing into surface.
• Allow to sit at room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour; place in smoker and cook for 30 minutes.
• Mix together the syrup and hot sauce; baste meat frequently for the next 90 minutes or until internal temperature of meat reaches 160 degrees for medium or 170 degrees for well done.
• To prepare on a grill: Prepare meat as above, place water soaked wood chips in a smoker box and place into hot coals.
• Put the meat on rack over hot coals; cook, turning and basting every 15 to 20 minutes for 1 hour or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees on a quick read meat thermometer.
• Allow meat to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

CAJUN PORK LOIN ROAST IN A CROCK POT

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and slice them into 1/4" rounds. Place them in the bottom of your crock pot.
• Finely chop the remainder of the vegetables. In a large skillet, saute the vegetables in butter until tender.
• Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in pepper sauce and all seasonings but the bay leaves.
• Cut deep slits in roast and place in crock pot on top of the potatoes slit side up.
• Spoon vegetable mixture into slits and over the top of the roast. Add bay leaves to the crock pot.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender.
• Transfer roast to a serving platter. Using a slotted spoon, remove potatoes and place them around the roast on the platter. Cover platter with foil to keep the roast and potatoes warm.
• If bay leaves are still in the crock pot, remove them. Pour juices into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the pan.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for two minutes until liquid has thickened.
• Serve gravy with roast and potatoes.

CAJUN PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Combine all seasonings and rub well over all surfaces of roast. Place roast in shallow pan and roast in 350 oven for about an hour until internal temp is 155 to 160 degrees F.
• Remove from oven, and let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.

GRANDMA EDNA'S CAJUN PORK

Steps:

• Finely chop vegetables. In a large skillet, saute vegetables in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in seasonings and pepper sauce., Cut several slits in roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Spoon onion mixture between slits and over the top of meat. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until pork is tender., Transfer roast to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain cooking juices and pour into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with roast.

CAJUN GARLIC PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• In a small bowl mix the oregano, garlic, black pepper, seasoned salt, chili powder, cumin and red pepper together; rub evenly over roast.
• Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
• Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until a thermometer register 155-160ºF.
• Let stand 10 minute before slicing.

CHEF PAUL'S PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a skillet over high heat.
• Add the onions.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are just beginning to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes.
• Add the celery and bell peppers.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the celery and peppers are softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic and stir well.
• Add the seasoning and cook until it darkens slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 275°F.
• Place the roast in a baking pan, fat side up.
• Make several slits in the meat with a knife, to form pockets, being careful not to cut through to the bottom. If you make the slits lengthwise, every slice will have some of the stuffing in it.
• Stuff the pockets generously with some of the vegetable mixture.
• Spread the remaining vegetable mixture over the top of the roast and rub a little on the sides.
• Roast uncovered at 275°F until meat is tender, about 4 hours.

ROASTED PORK WITH CAJUN SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix 1 tablespoon each Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt and rub with the sugar-spice mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the pork and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145 degrees F, about 18 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
• Meanwhile, make the slaw: Whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, horseradish and the remaining 2 teaspoons each Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Toss the slaw mix, bell peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise dressing and toss to coat. Slice the pork and divide among plates. Drizzle with any juices from the skillet. Serve with the slaw.