By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 8
75 min
Cumin Roast Pork with Dried Fruit
Recipe GLPRd825b602f3705d
A fragrant Indian-inspired roasted pork loin rubbed with warm ground cumin and studded with tender dried fruit. The natural sweetness of the fruit caramelizes as the meat roasts, creating a savory-sweet glaze. Juicy, tender, and naturally protein-rich, this elegant main course delivers bold flavor with minimal ingredients.
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Ingredients
2½ lb. boneless pork loin
1½ tsp. ground cumin
1 package mixed dried fruit
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels to ensure even browning.
Rub the entire surface of the pork loin generously with ground cumin, pressing gently so it adheres well to the meat.
Scatter the mixed dried fruit across the bottom of a roasting pan. Place the cumin-rubbed pork loin on top of the fruit.
Roast in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C) when measured at the thickest part with a meat thermometer.
Remove from the oven and let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. The dried fruit at the bottom will have softened and caramelized, creating a natural pan sauce.
Slice the pork loin and serve with the roasted dried fruit spooned over or alongside each portion.
Comments
Pork loin, cumin, and dried fruit are all standard finds at any Charlotte grocer—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and ALDI all stock these without fuss—keeping this weeknight-friendly on cost and availability. At roughly $2–3 per serving for a pork loin (often on sale), plus pennies for spices and dried fruit, this lands in a solid mid-range for a company-ready entrée. Budget real time closer to 90 minutes when you account for browning and resting; the stated 75 assumes a head start. The payoff is a hands-off braise that feeds eight and reheats beautifully, though the success hinges entirely on the pork loin not drying out, which rewards attention to temperature and resting time.
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