Oh yes 🐖✨ — a pork roast is a classic comfort meal, perfect for a family dinner. Here’s a foolproof method for a tender, juicy, flavorful roast with crispy edges.
🥩 Classic Pork Roast
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 3–4 lb pork roast (shoulder/boston butt for tenderness, loin for leaner)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (for roasting pan)
- Optional: 1 onion, quartered; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped
Instructions
1. Prep the Roast
- Pat pork dry with paper towels.
- Mix olive oil, garlic, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper into a paste.
- Rub paste all over the pork, including any crevices.
2. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) for slow roasting (tender)
- Or 375°F (190°C) for quicker cooking with slightly less tender results
3. Roast
- Place pork in a roasting pan, optionally on a bed of onions, carrots, and celery.
- Pour broth into the pan (keeps roast moist).
- Roast until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium or 160°F (71°C) for well done.
- Approximate cooking time: 20–25 min per pound at 325°F
- Optional: For crispy exterior, increase oven to 425°F (220°C) for the last 15–20 minutes.
4. Rest & Serve
- Tent with foil and let rest 10–15 minutes.
- Slice and serve with pan juices, roasted vegetables, or applesauce.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Herb butter rub: Mix butter with rosemary, thyme, and garlic; rub under the skin or fat layer for extra flavor.
- Sweet twist: Add 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar to rub for a caramelized crust.
- Slow cooker version: Brown roast first, then cook 6–8 hours on low with vegetables and broth.
- Pan sauce: After roasting, deglaze pan with wine, broth, or apple cider; reduce and whisk in butter.
If you want, I can also give a “crispy-on-the-outside, melt-in-your-mouth-on-the-inside” method that gives restaurant-quality pork roast every time 😏.
Do you want me to do that version?
