Here’s a simple, reliable pork roast you can adapt to most cuts. If you tell me the cut (loin, shoulder/butt, tenderloin) and cooking method you prefer, I can fine-tune it.
Easy Oven Pork Roast (works for loin or shoulder)
Ingredients
- 2–4 lb pork roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme (or both)
- Optional: 1 onion + 2 carrots, chunked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat pork dry. Rub with olive oil, then all seasonings and garlic.
- Roast in a pan (fat side up if there is one). Add vegetables around it if using.
- Cook time
- Pork loin: ~20–25 min per lb
- Pork shoulder/butt: ~30–35 min per lb (or cook low & slow at 300°F until very tender)
- Internal temp:
- Loin: 145°F (63°C)
- Shoulder (sliceable): 170–180°F (or 195°F+ for pull-apart)
- Rest 10–15 min, then slice.
Quick Tips
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or apple juice for a quick gravy.
- If your roast is lean (loin), don’t overcook—resting keeps it juicy.
- Shoulder shines with longer, slower cooking.
Want a slow cooker, Instant Pot, or pulled pork version?
