🥩 Pork Roast
A pork roast is a classic dish where a large cut of pork is seasoned and cooked slowly to achieve tender, juicy meat with a flavorful crust. Popular cuts include pork loin, pork shoulder (also called pork butt), and pork tenderloin.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 3–4 lb (1.5–2 kg) pork roast (loin, shoulder, or tenderloin)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
- Optional: 1 onion, sliced; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the roast – Rub pork with olive oil or butter, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Optional aromatics – Place onions, carrots, and any vegetables in the roasting pan.
- Roast – Place pork on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast uncovered:
- Pork loin or tenderloin: 20–25 minutes per pound
- Pork shoulder: 30–35 minutes per pound (low and slow for tender shreddable meat)
- Check doneness – Use a meat thermometer:
- 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare (loin, tenderloin)
- 190–205°F (88–96°C) for pulled pork (shoulder)
- Rest – Tent with foil and rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
💡 Tips
- Crispy crust: Sear roast in a hot skillet for 3–4 minutes per side before roasting.
- Flavor variations: Use a spice rub, honey glaze, or mustard coating.
- Gravy: Use pan drippings with a bit of broth and flour for a quick gravy.
- Slow cooker option: Pork shoulder can be cooked 6–8 hours on low for shreddable pulled pork.
If you want, I can also give a herb and garlic crusted pork roast recipe with roasted vegetables that’s perfect for a Sunday dinner.
