Roast pork

⏱️ 1h 15m 👥 6 servings 📊 Hard
Italian main dish
Roast pork
Nutrition per Serving
251
Calories
34g
Protein
2g
Carbs
10g
Fat

Italian Roast Pork Loin, An easy delicious Italian spiced one pot Pork recipe, tender and juicy. Makes the perfect family dinner.

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork loin
  • 2-3 carrots large chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped (divided)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sprigs of rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch thyme
  • 1/2 cup water

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1With a sharp knife (using the tip of the knife) cut 4 - 5 slices top and bottom (total) in the meat and insert a piece of chopped garlic.
  2. 2In a large pan add olive oil, pork roast and brown on both sides, then add carrots and remaining garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary and salt (sprinkle spices over roast and carrots) add water, bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Then lower heat and simmer covered for about 35-45 minutes (or inserted thermometer in meat reaches 145°F/63C) .
  4. 4Remove roast, and with a potato masher, coarsely mash carrots, (at this point taste for salt, add if necessary) raise heat and cook until almost all the water has evaporated (or reached desired thickness) then add sliced pork heat thoroughly and serve. Enjoy!

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by anitalianinmykitchen.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.