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Sunday's Best Pork Roast Recipe

This succulent pork roast recipe, a family heirloom passed down from my mother-in-law, is guaranteed to be a Sunday dinner showstopper! The secret? A flavorful dry soup mix and a perfectly balanced roasting time that results in incredibly juicy, tender pork. Plus, we've added carrots and potatoes for a complete, comforting meal that's perfect for the whole family. Prepare for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 185 mins
Calories 530 kcal
Protein 166g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
Sunday's Best Pork Roast 86

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sunday's Best Pork Roast

  • 3-4 lb pork shoulder roast
  • 5-7 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet dry onion soup mix
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 lb peeled and chopped carrots
  • 1 lb peeled and quartered potatoes

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How to Make Sunday's Best Pork Roast

  1. Rinse a 3-4 lb pork shoulder roast with cold water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Using a small knife, poke 5-7 holes about 1 inch deep into the pork roast.
  4. Insert 1-2 cloves of minced garlic into each hole.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix with 2 cups warm water until completely dissolved.
  6. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the pork roast, ensuring it's coated on all sides.
  7. Place the pork roast in a roasting pan. Add 1 lb peeled and chopped carrots and 1 lb peeled and quartered potatoes around the roast.
  8. Roast, covered, for 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C) using a meat thermometer.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

32g

Carbs

0g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion 5 Ingredients Or Less Main Dish Pork Easy Comfort Food Meat Pork Loins Taste Mood Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less