Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables recipe
This old fashioned pork roast with vegetables recipe is a classic dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic equipment, you can make a delicious and hearty meal that will take you back to a simpler time.
Equipment
- Roasting pan
- Meat thermometer
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- - 1 boneless pork loin roast 3-4 pounds
- - 2 teaspoons salt
- - 1 teaspoon black pepper
- - 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1 teaspoon onion powder
- - 1 tablespoon olive oil
- - 6-8 small red potatoes quartered
- - 2 cups baby carrots
- - 1 large onion chopped
- - 4 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork roast, making sure to cover all sides.
- In a large roasting pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork roast and sear on all sides until browned.
- Remove the roast from the pan and set aside.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the same roasting pan.
- Mix everything together and place the pork roast on top of the vegetables.
- Pour the chicken broth over everything.
- Cover the roasting pan with foil and place it in the oven.
- Roast for about 2 1/2-3 hours, or until the meat thermometer reads 145°F.
- Remove the foil and place the roasting pan back in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes to brown the top of the pork roast.
- Remove from the oven and let the roast rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If you don't have chicken broth, you can use beef broth or even water instead.
- To make this recipe even more flavorful, try adding some fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme.