Bacon Wrapped Pork Roast With Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Pork Roast With Potatoes

• Boneless Pork Loin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Black Pepper
• Hickory Smoked Bacon
• Fresh Rosemary
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Garlic Cloves
• Boiling Potatoes

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Pork Roast With Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season the 3-4 lb pork roast generously with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Wrap the roast with 1 lb bacon, securing it with kitchen twine.
4. Tuck 2 sprigs fresh rosemary under the bacon.
5. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large, oven-safe casserole dish over medium heat.
6. Add the pork roast and brown on all sides for about 4 minutes, turning occasionally.
7. Remove the pork roast from the casserole dish, leaving the oil in the dish. Add 2 lbs small red potatoes (halved or quartered if large) and 4 cloves garlic (minced) to the dish.
8. Toss the potatoes and garlic with the oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
9. Season the potatoes with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
10. Return the pork roast to the casserole dish, placing it on top of the potatoes.
11. Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes (or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast reads 145°F (63°C).
12. During the last 15 minutes of cooking, baste the roast with the pan juices for extra flavor.
13. Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before removing the twine and slicing.
14. Serve the sliced pork roast with the roasted potatoes and a generous spoonful of pan juices.