Let’s talk about resting. You just spent an hour roasting this beauty. The last thing you want to do is carve it immediately. But you do, don’t you? I know. I’ve been there.
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If you slice into a hot pork loin, all those juices—the golden tears of flavor—will run out onto your cutting board. And your pork turns into dust. Sad, dusty dust.
Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Tent it loosely with foil. Go wash a dish. Pet your dog. Do a little dance. The pork will thank you.
How to Actually Measure It
You need a good thermometer. Not the fancy digital one with Bluetooth that costs a mortgage payment. Just a reliable instant-read one. They’re like fifteen bucks.
Stick it into the thickest part of the loin. Not touching the bone if you have a bone-in roast. That’s cheating, and the bone lies to you. Bone is a liar.
Check a couple of spots. You’re looking for consistency. And don’t be shy—poke it like it owes you money. The pork won’t mind.