Easy Pork Roast
There are days when we don’t feel like spending much time in the kitchen. I’m sure it’s happened to you. Too many things on the go, being tired 🥱 and lacking energy are good reasons for wanting a meal that’s quick to prepare.
When I went out on my own, I had no choice but to learn how to cook. Mom 👵 and Dad 👴 weren’t there every night with a prepared meal. One food that I knew would be easy to add to my skinny recipe folder was a roast. Either beef or pork is a great cut of meat to cook because it’s pretty straight forward.
Being inexperienced in the kitchen, the last thing I wanted was to screw up so who were the best people to ask? My parents, of course! After patiently taking me through the recipe step by step, I hung up the phone 📞 with them and rolled up my sleeves. That’s when I cooked my first Easy Pork Roast!
When I cook a roast, it’s almost like making a slow cooker recipe. After seasoning 🥫 the meat, it’s transferred to the oven and cooked depending on its size and then… voilà! It’s done! It doesn’t need too much attention…
Pork 🐷 can be a little bland so I use a dry brine which helps make the meat more tender and juicy. What the brine does is draw out some moisture, but a little while later, it will be reabsorbed by the meat – this enhances the texture and flavor of the roast. After applying the brine, keep it in the refrigerator for 12 to 15 hours 🕞. After that, remove from the fridge and let it return to room temperature before cooking so the roast cooks evenly.
A couple more reasons to make a recipe like my Easy Pork Roast is it’s a great meal to serve when entertaining. I like to serve it with Orange Glazed Beets along with my Scalloped Potatoes. Also, there might be some leftovers for one or two dinners… that’s a bonus! It gives a little break from cooking 👩🍳👨🍳 for a day or two.
With Easter 🐰 coming up next month, this Easy Pork Roast is a delicious option to serve your guests. It’s a simple and flavorful recipe to add to your folder…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
Here are more delicious pork recipes for you to enjoy…😀
– Crown Roast of Pork
– Pork Chops with Spicy Peach Sauce
– Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham
– Zucchini Pork Penne
– Asian Sesame Pork Chops
– Homemade Andouille Sausage
– Maple Mustard Pork Tenderloin
– Chinese 5 Spice Spare Ribs
– Pork Chops with Pineapple BBQ Sauce
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Easy Pork Roast
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Ingredients
DRY BRINE
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt (not sea salt or table salt) per pound
- 1/2 tsp. Herbes de Provence per pound see Recipe
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns) per pound
ROAST
- 3 lbs. pork sirloin roast Footnote
- 3 large cloves garlic, sliced lengthwise
- 2 tbsp. dry mustard, or as needed
- 1 1/2 tsp. hot paprika, or as needed
- freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns), to taste
- 1 cup red onions, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Directions
DRY BRINE
- In a small bowl, combine the dry brine ingredients; stir to blend.
- Pat dry the roast with paper towels and apply salt mixture all over the meat.
- Place the roast on a wire rack sitting on a plate, wrap with cling film and transfer to the refrigerator for 15 to 24 hours.
ROAST
- The next day, take the roast out and let the meat come back to room temperature; about 1 ½ to 2 hours.
- When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Make a few incisions into the roast and insert pieces of garlic. Rub dry mustard over the meat and sprinkle on some hot paprika; season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Lightly grease a roasting pan with cooking spray and throw in the onions. Place the roast on top and pour chicken broth around it.
- Wrap with foil and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook the roast 25 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reads 145ºF.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the meat onto a cutting board. Wrap loosely with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
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