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roast pork

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Amy H.
Detroit, MI

This is a favorite of my husband's. It makes a delicious and tender roast pork. I usually serve this with mashed potatoes or white rice and gravy. Its simple to make and will impress guests and family alike!

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Hr
method Roast

Ingredients For roast pork

  • 1
    (6 pound) boneless pork loin
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • salt
    to taste
  • pepper
    to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    all-purpous flour
  • 1/4 c
    cold water

How To Make roast pork

  • 1
    Place meat in a roasting pan or baking dish lined with foil for wrapping, fat side up. Pour 1/2 cup water over meat. Wipe meat with cold damp cloth. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap not too tightly, making sure none of the roast is exposed.
  • 2
    Bake in very hot oven at 475 degrees for 15 minutes. Baste; reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake for 5-6 hours.
  • 3
    Drain broth into small sauce pan and set roast aside to rest; keep roast covered.
  • 4
    Add more salt to taste into broth, if necessary and bring to a simmer. Thicken broth with paste made from 2 Tbsp. flour and 1/4 cup cold water for gravy.
  • 5
    Slice pork roast with electric knife to desired thickness and serve with gravy.
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