Pork roast

Here’s a juicy, tender pork roast recipe that works great for Sunday dinner or easy leftovers 🍖

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🍖 Classic Oven-Roasted Pork Roast (Serves 4–6)

Ingredients

• 3–4 lb pork roast (loin or shoulder)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
• Optional: 1 tsp onion powder

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season the pork
   • Pat roast dry.
   • Rub with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
3. Sear (recommended)
   • Heat a skillet over high heat.
   • Sear roast on all sides until golden (2–3 min per side).
4. Roast
   • Place pork in a roasting pan or baking dish.
   • Roast 20–25 min per pound:
     • Pork loin: ~60–75 min
     • Pork shoulder: ~90–120 min
   • Internal temp:
     • 145°F (63°C) for loin (sliceable)
     • 195–205°F (90–96°C) for shoulder (pull-apart)
5. Rest
   • Tent with foil and rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.

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🔄 Variations

• Garlic herb: Add fresh rosemary & thyme
• Sweet glaze: Brush with honey + mustard during last 15 min
• BBQ-style: Rub with brown sugar + smoked paprika
• Slow cooker: Cook on LOW 8 hours with onions & broth

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💡 Tips

• Let pork come to room temp 30 min before cooking.
• Always rest the meat—this keeps it juicy.
• Use a thermometer for perfect doneness.

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If you want, I can give you:

• Slow cooker pork roast
• Pulled pork version
• One-pan pork roast with veggies

Just tell me 👍