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Close-up of a perfectly cooked Pork Roast, sliced to show juicy interior and herb crust.

Simple Pork Roast


  • Author: faironplay.com
  • Total Time: 250 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A straightforward recipe for a tender pork roast.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 lb pork shoulder roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and rosemary.
  4. Rub the olive oil over the entire surface of the pork roast.
  5. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the roast, pressing it gently into the meat.
  6. Place the roast in a roasting pan.
  7. Roast for approximately 3 to 4 hours, or until an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit is reached.
  8. Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • For crispier skin, increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for the last 20 minutes of cooking.
  • You can substitute dried thyme for rosemary if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 240 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 oz cooked
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 1
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 50
  • Cholesterol: 150

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