Ah, the ultimate comfort centerpiece — a pork roast! 🥩🔥 Juicy, tender, and full of flavor, perfect for a Sunday dinner or holiday feast. Here’s a classic recipe:
Classic Pork Roast
Serves 6–8
Ingredients
- 3–4 lb pork roast (shoulder/boston butt or loin)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth or apple cider (for roasting)
- Optional: 2 onions, quartered and placed around roast
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Roast
- Pat the pork dry.
- Mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper into a paste.
- Rub all over the pork roast.
2️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place roast in a roasting pan, fat side up.
- Surround with onions if using.
3️⃣ Roast
- Pour broth or cider into the pan.
- Roast 20–25 minutes per pound, until internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium.
- Baste occasionally with pan juices for extra flavor.
4️⃣ Rest
- Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil.
- Rest 10–15 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
5️⃣ Serve
- Slice and serve with pan juices or gravy.
- Pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or applesauce.
🔥 Pro Tips
- For a crispier crust, sear the roast in a hot skillet before roasting.
- Use a meat thermometer — overcooking pork can dry it out.
- Add root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, parsnips) around the roast for a one-pan meal.
If you want, I can give you a slow cooker pork roast version that comes out fall-apart tender with minimal effort.
