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Pork loin roast in the oven.1 h 10 min at 350°F

Pork loin roast, 2-5 lb. A useful starting range, with the details that matter.

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One piece or reference portion, rather than total basket load.
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Typical range

Pork loin roast, your setting

1 h 10 min

at 350°F

Check at 70 min

Based on FoodSafety.gov: meat and poultry roasting charts.

Source entry: Loin roast. Portion controls describe one piece or planning portion; they are separate from the manufacturer’s total basket load.

From preheat to the final check.

  1. 1

    Preheat

    350°F; follow your appliance instructions.

  2. 2

    Cook

    1 h 10 min; keep pieces evenly spaced.

  3. 3

    Check

    145°F at the center; Whole cuts of beef, pork and lamb.

  4. 4

    Rest

    At least 3 minutes after reaching the safe temperature.

A quick size comparison.

The source reference is marked below. Other rows are modelled estimates at your selected settings.

Pork loin roast cooking time by reference size
Reference sizeTypical timeBasis
2 lb40 minutesModel estimate
3.5 lb1 h 10 minSource reference
5 lb1 h 40 minModel estimate

Same food. Different details.

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A frozen estimate is not supported for this method. Thaw safely before using the reference range.

A few things worth knowing.

How long does pork loin roast take in the oven?

For Pork loin roast, 2-5 lb, the chart baseline is 20 minutes per lb at 350°F. Adjusted sizes and temperatures are modelled estimates.

What makes pork loin roast cook faster or slower?

Use evenly sized pieces so the center and outside finish closer together. Thickness, initial temperature and appliance output also matter. A total basket weight does not describe the thickness of each piece.

Can I cook pork loin roast from frozen?

This method has no supported frozen model. Thaw safely first and use the reference shape.

When should I start checking?

Check at 70 minutes for this setting. Keep cooking if the center has not reached the appropriate safety endpoint or texture. A timer is a reminder to check.

How do I know when pork loin roast is done?

Reach 145°F before removing from heat, then rest for at least 3 minutes. A thermometer beats any timer.

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Where this range comes from.

Reference facts are compiled from primary charts. Adjusted ranges are planning estimates. Read how we calculate them.