Sunday's Best Pork Roast

Treat your family to a comforting, home-cooked classic with "Sunday's Best Pork Roast," a tender, flavor-packed centerpiece perfect for weekend gatherings. This succulent 4-pound pork shoulder is marinated in a robust blend of olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, and paprika, then slow-roasted to juicy perfection. Accompanied by a medley of hearty carrots, creamy potatoes, and sweet onion wedges, all basted in savory chicken broth, this one-pan dish is as effortless as it is delicious. The final touch? A golden-brown crust achieved by increasing the oven temperature for the last half hour, locking in the juices while delivering irresistible texture. With just 20 minutes of prep and a hands-off roasting time, this recipe serves six and ensures your Sunday dinner is nothing short of extraordinary. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or when you want to impress your guests, don't forget to drizzle the pan drippings over the tender slices for an extra burst of savory goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 lbs pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 yellow onion, cut into wedges
• 1 cup chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and set it aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to form a paste.

Step 4

Rub the herb-garlic mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pork shoulder.

Step 5

Place the pork shoulder in a large roasting pan or Dutch oven.

Step 6

Arrange the carrots, potatoes, and onion wedges around the pork shoulder.

Step 7

Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan, ensuring the vegetables are lightly submerged.

Step 8

Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil or the lid of the Dutch oven.

Step 9

Roast in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours.

Step 10

After 2 1/2 hours, remove the foil or lid, increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), and continue roasting for an additional 30 minutes to allow the pork to brown.

Step 11

Check if the pork is done by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part; it should read at least 145°F (63°C).

Step 12

Remove the pan from the oven and let the pork rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Step 13

Serve the pork slices with the roasted vegetables on the side, and spoon some of the pan drippings over the top for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2876.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5532.2

Total Fat 406.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 133.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 1270.1mg	0%
Sodium 6224.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 22.6g
Protein 338.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 402.2mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 8569.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.4%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 10.4%