Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast
Is there anything quite like pork roast? The way it melts in your mouth after spending hours in the oven filling your house with the most delicious aroma. The day I made this my husband came home and said he could smell this Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast cooking from all the way outside. This roast is brimming with tons of fresh rosemary, thyme, and garlic. It’s all topped off with an absolutely dreamy gravy. Okay enough talking, my mouth is watering already!
Never Made Pork Roast?
My pork roast recipe is easy, so easy that you’ll want to make this dish once a week every week till the end of time. We’re not cutting corners when it comes to flavor. I topped this roast with whole fresh cloves of garlic and lots of diced fresh herbs. My mom used to cut slits in the fatty side of the pork and stuff the cloves right in!
Here’s What You’ll Need
PORK LOIN – I used a 4 pound boneless pork loin today, we want something that roasts well in the oven. HERBS – Rosemary, thyme, and parsley. I used fresh because they smell so much better, but you can also use dry. GARLIC – Use as much or little as you like. You can also cut slits in the fatty side of the pork to stuff the cloves in. I also like to take a couple garlic bulbs, cut them in half and add them to the skillet. The garlic bulbs will roast nicely and it’s delicious just spread over bread. Give it a try! RED PEPPER FLAKES – This will add just a bit of heat to our dish, not too much though so don’t be afraid of this addition. SEASONING – Salt and pepper to taste. Feel free to experiment with different spices. Sometimes I like to make a dry rub with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder or whatever else I’m in the mood for. Your kitchen your rules! OLIVE OIL – We want a good neutral tasting oil to create our rosemary garlic rub.
How To Make Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast
How To Make Gravy
If you’d like to make the gravy as shown in the photos, here are the instructions on how exactly to achieve that. MAKE THE GRAVY: To make a gravy, add 2 tbsp of butter to the skillet and melt. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk it all together with the butter. Pour about 3/4 cup chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil, whisking until smooth and cook for a couple minutes. Stir in about 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Note that you can strain the gravy to remove the herbs and make it into a smoother gravy, but I actually preferred the leftover herbs in the gravy for extra flavor.
How Do I Know When My Pork Loin Is Cooked?
Use a meat thermometer to accurately tell if your pork is cooked. Insert a meat thermometer into the center part of the pork and the temperature should read at least 145°F/62.8°C to 160°F/71.1°C.
What Is The Purpose Of Covering The Pork Roast?
The purpose of covering it is to retain the moisture in the pork loin. Many times people won’t cover a pork roast so that it turns out crispy on the outside. Because we sear our pork first, and then also cook it uncovered for the last 20 minutes, our pork will still be nice and crispy.
Should My Pork Loin Be Tied?
Usually, boneless pork roasts already come tied when you buy them, and benefit from being cooked tied up. Bone-in roasts can be cooked as-is. If the pork loin isn’t tied up, use kitchen twine to tie loops around the roast. You can also ask your butcher to do it for you.
What To Serve With Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast
This entree pairs greatly with a lot of roasted vegetables like potatoes and carrots. Today I paired it with some great White Beans With Bacon And Herbs. But if you’d like some other great options, try some of these:
Creamy Polenta Italian Roasted Mushrooms And Veggies Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Old Fashion Green Beans
Other Cooking Options
Slow cooker
You can definitely make this dish in the slow cooker, just follow these steps:
Pressure cooker
Tips For Making The Best Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast
What Can I Do With Leftover Pork Roast?
There’s lots you can do with your leftover Garlic Rosemary Pork Roast! You can incorporate it into so many dishes, let’s get into some of these transformations!
Mexican Pork Stew. Substitute it for the chicken in this Enchilada Rice Casserole. Try Cuban Panini sandwich! You can substitute it for the chicken in this Pad See Ew recipe. Add it to this Chow Mein for a savory addition.
Leftovers
Fridge
To keep this roast fresh in the fridge, store it in a shallow airtight container or wrapped tightly in aluminum foil and it will keep for 3 – 4 days.
Freezer
If you’d like to make this pork roast ahead, you can store it in an airtight container or in freezer bags with the air pressed out for 4 – 6 months. Allow the roast to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating in the oven at 350°F till the pork is heated through.
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Perfect Pulled Pork Korean Style Pork Chops Perfect Pork Tenderloin Pork Schnitzel Ranch Pork Chops And Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner Pork Carnitas Cranberry Pork Roast Pork Loin Roast
