Herb and Garlic Boneless Pork Roast

Try this easy Herb and Garlic Boneless Pork Roast! This roast pork recipe is simple enough for busy weekdays and special enough for family dinners or holidays.

The fresh herbs and garlic add so much flavor to the meat of the pork as it roasts. The real trick is making sure to cook the pork to the correct temperature.

An over-cooked pork roast will be tough. A pork roast cooked to the perfect temperature will be tender and juicy. It all depends on the cut of pork you choose as to the proper cooking method.

For this recipe, I’m using a boneless pork loin roast. The proper internal and safe temperature should read between 145-160°F for a boneless pork roast.

Southerners have relied heavily on pork being a meal staple for generations. After all, it’s the main attraction at our barbecues.

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of a visit from my Daddy. He spent a few hours sharing some of our family history and taking me about ten minutes from where I live to show me the areas where he grew up.

My father was born in a rural agricultural mountainous region. Back in those days you planted your own vegetables and harvested your own meats.

One story in particular I thought was rather frightening. During the time he grew up there were still plenty of cougars roaming the mountains here in South Carolina. On the days that an animal was to be harvested, those mountain lions would come down and lurk in the woods behind them screaming their eerie cry.

Slow Roasted Pork in Oven

Herb and Garlic Boneless Pork Roast

When I tell y’all how easy it is to prepare this roast, you’re gonna be saying “Really, Julia, that’s it?”. I promise it is so simple and those are my favorite kind of recipes.

Here’s what you’ll need: a boneless pork loin roast, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, fresh garlic, a meat thermometer and some chicken stock or water. Find the full printable recipe at the bottom of this post.

Seriously, invest in a trusted meat thermometer. They’re readily available in the twenty dollar range and a valuable kitchen tool, particularly for meats such as prime rib, a pork roast or your holiday turkey.

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Finely chop the fresh rosemary and thyme and peel and mince your garlic.

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Step 2: Next, rub your pork roast on all sides with olive oil then season with kosher salt, ground black pepper and garlic powder to taste. Notice that mess I made with the pepper on my work table?  😳

Step 3: Place the pork roast in a casserole dish, if you haven’t already done so, and apply the fresh minced garlic and freshly chopped herbs. Next, add some chicken stock or water to the bottom of the casserole dish. I prefer to use the stock for an extra flavor boost in case you decide to make a pan gravy later on. Loosely cover the roast with aluminum foil and place into the oven and bake for 1 hour. Remove the post roast from the oven and remove the foil. Return to the oven and bake and additional 15-20 minutes or until the meat thermometer reads between 145-160°F.

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My roasted pork registered 150°F. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

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At the last minute, I decided to make a simple gravy using the cooking juices.

Also see this recipe at: Weekend Potluck and Meal Plan Monday

Other Pork Recipes that you may enjoy: Pork Cordon Bleu, Pork Tenders, Stuffed Pork Chops, Pork Medallions with Gravy, and Pan Fried Pork Chops

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