Pork At Its Peak Recipes

DAD'S BASIC MOIST PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Combine oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl; rub oil mixture over pork and refrigerate while oven preheats.
• Preheat an oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
• Place a roasting rack in a large roasting pan; arrange pork on the roasting rack.
• Roast in preheated oven until pork with browned, about 30 minutes. Remove pork from oven and reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Allow pork to rest uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read between 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) and 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
• Return to oven and continue to cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, 15 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Let the roast stand uncovered at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

PORK AT ITS PEAK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients except for the pork.
• Place the pork roast in a glass dish or resealable plastic bag; pour marinade over meat.
• Cover and refrigerate 24 hours; turning occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Drain and reserve marinade.
• Place pork in roasting pan and roast for about 2 1/2 hours or to an internal temperature of 155°F.
• Baste frequently with reserved marinade about every 30 minutes and frequently during the last 30 minutes of roasting time.