Herb Roasted Pork Roast

Last post, I explained how I do my mustard glazed pork chops, (or roast).  In a previous post, I explained how I save and dry the herbs from my garden to make mixes to use in cooking.  One of our favorite dinners is a pork roast with an herb mixture rub.  You probably already have these ingredients in your pantry.  This recipe serves 4 to 6 people.

You will need:
1 boneless pork roast (1 1/2 pound)
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tabs olive oil
Freshly grated lemon peel

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees

In a small food processor, blender, or spice grinder combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil, black pepper, and salt.

Note: my garlic was quite large, so I sliced it in half, not necessary.  Also my dried herbs are from my garden - but store bought are fine.  I also like to use fine sea salt, but any kind of salt is fine to use.

Pulse until the garlic is finely minced.  Already the salt has brought out the oils in the herbs and this mix smells wonderful.

Note:  you can also mince the garlic by hand, and chop the rosemary by hand then combine the herbs in a small bowl.  It just takes a little more work.

 In a small bowl add the olive oil.

 Add in the minced garlic and herb mixture.

 Grate in the peel from one lemon, (approximately 1/2 Tablespoon).

 Stir everything well.  Smells wonderful.  The fresh lemon peel has really given the herbs a fresh touch.

Place the pork roast into a size appropriate pan, and rub the oil and herb mixture all over the roast.   Bake uncovered, for approximately 40 minutes.

 You will know your roast is done, when an internal temperature is 140 degrees, (this is medium).

 Notice that you take the reading from the end, directly into the center.

 Remove the roast to a cutting board, cover with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes, (so the juices will evenly distribute back into the roast, and it will be juicy).

 Now you are ready to serve a delicious, juicy, tender pork roast.

Tonight I am serving my pork roast with a tossed green salad and roasted carrot slices, (from my garden).

Give this herb rub a try, and your family will enjoy a juicy pork roast a new way.

Enjoy !