Pork loin is a lean cut that’s usually served sliced into steaks or roasted as a whole pork loin joint. Its subtle flavour makes it the perfect partner to all manner of marinades, spices, sauces and stuffings. This collection of pork loin recipes covers the basics.

For whole pork loin joint recipes, try Sally Abé’s roast pork loin with crackling for an easy, foolproof way of creating porky perfection. Roll it up and stuff it inside pastry with Emily Watkins’ pork loin Wellington, or herb-stuffed pork loin with spring greens and Jersey Royals for a lighter, fresher tasting roast dinner. If you’re looking for pork loin recipes that focus on the steaks, Nina Matsunaga’s pork loin with brawn and XO sauce or Kerth Gumbs’ paprika and honey-glazed pork loin with apple and radish salad are simple and showcase just how versatile this cut of meat can be.

Remember when cooking pork loin that it can be susceptible to drying out, so always keep an eye on it. For a more comprehensive guide to cooking pork loin, check out our guide here.