Roast pork
Italian Roast Pork Loin, An easy delicious Italian spiced one pot Pork recipe, tender and juicy. Makes the perfect family dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork loin
- 2-3 carrots large chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped (divided)
- 1½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pinch thyme
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- With a sharp knife (using the tip of the knife) cut 4 - 5 slices top and bottom (total) in the meat and insert a piece of chopped garlic.
- In a large pan add olive oil, pork roast and brown on both sides, then add carrots and remaining garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary and salt (sprinkle spices over roast and carrots) add water, bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
- Then lower heat and simmer covered for about 35-45 minutes (or inserted thermometer in meat reaches 145°F/63C) .
- Remove roast, and with a potato masher, coarsely mash carrots, (at this point taste for salt, add if necessary) raise heat and cook until almost all the water has evaporated (or reached desired thickness) then add sliced pork heat thoroughly and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
How to Store the Pork Roast
- Store: I like to only slice what I am serving so the pork loin stays nice and juicy in storage! Store covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: To reheat, slick pork roast then add a few drops of water or broth. Cover and microwave 30-40 seconds until warmed through.
- Freeze: You can also freeze leftover pork loin for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 636mg | Vitamin A: 3405IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.1mg