pork roast with flavor pockets
(2 RATINGS)
I first tasted this amazing pork roast years ago and could not rest until I had the recipe. It is the best tasting pork roast I have ever had and it will make your home smell wonderful while cooking. Please use all the ingredients and don't leave any out or substitute. Just adjust the ingredients according to the size of the pork roast you have.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
method
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yield
about 8
Ingredients
- 1 8 pounds pork loin roast
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, rubbed between palms of hands to bring out aroma
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 - bay leaf, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried
- 1 teaspoon minced onion
- 1 - clove garlic, minced
How To Make pork roast with flavor pockets
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Step 1Place pork roast fat side up, on rack in open roasting pan just large enough to hold roast. In bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
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Step 2Make flavor pockets by piercing meat with a knife to 1 in depth. Move tip of knife side to side to enlarge pocket. Make pockets at 2" to 3" intervals over top side of roast and make slits the long way of the roast so that when slicing the meat you will cut across the slit.
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Step 3Place 1/2 tsp of flavor mixture in each pocket with fingers and close pocket with fingers. Rub any remaining mixture over roast.
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Step 4Roast meat, uncovered, in slow to moderate oven (325-350 degrees) allowing 30-35 Minutes per pound or until meat thermometer indicates internal temperature of 170 degrees.
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Step 5Remove roast from oven about 20 minutes before serving. Make gravy with drippings in roasting pan. Makes about 8 servings.
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