Here’s a tender, juicy Pork Roast 🍖 — simple, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting family meal.
🍖 Classic Oven-Roasted Pork Roast
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 3–4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg) pork roast
(pork loin or pork shoulder) - 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Season roast
- Pat pork dry.
- Rub with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Roast
- Place pork fat-side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast uncovered:
- Pork loin: 25–30 min per lb (until 145°F internal temp)
- Pork shoulder: 45–50 min per lb (until fork-tender)
- Rest
- Tent with foil and rest 15 minutes before slicing.
💡 Tips for Perfect Pork Roast
- Pork loin = lean, sliceable
- Pork shoulder = rich, shreddable
- Use a thermometer to avoid dryness
- Resting is essential for juicy meat
🌟 Flavor Variations
- Garlic-herb: Add Dijon mustard to rub
- Sweet & savory: Add brown sugar or honey
- BBQ pulled pork: Use shoulder and finish with BBQ sauce
- Slow cooker: Cook on LOW 8 hours with broth and onions
🥔 Great Sides
- Roasted potatoes
- Applesauce
- Green beans
- Mashed potatoes
- Sauerkraut
If you want, I can give you a slow-cooker pork roast, a crispy-crackling pork roast, or a gravy-rich Sunday roast version—just tell me 😊
