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How Long to Cook Pork Loin Roast (Bone-In, 4–5 lb) in the dutch oven

Specification: 4.5 lb center-cut bone-in pork loin roast tied with butcher twine

Target Temp
Heat Waves
325°F (163°C)
Stovetop / Oven
Total Time
Clock Time
60–75 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
Flip Action
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
Thermometer Probe
145°F (63°C)
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
Start cook

3-Step Execution Protocol

1
Preheat & Prep

Preheat dutch oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare pork loin roast (bone-in, 4–5 lb) (4.5 lb center-cut bone-in pork loin roast tied with butcher twine).

2
Cook

Cook for 60–75 mins. Do not flip; allow surface to develop undisturbed.

3
Check & Rest

Internal temp reaches 145°F at the center of the loin with a faint blush of pink Confirm internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

National Pork Board & USDA FSIS Pork Cooking Guidelines

Pro Tip: Remove roast from the Dutch oven at 140°F; carryover cooking during resting will gently elevate the internal temperature to the USDA safe 145°F target.

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