Pork roast is one of my favorite meals to make for my family. It's so easy and so delicious. This is one of my favorite pork roasts recipes to make. I think you'll love it.
Easy Pork Roast
This was inspired by my slow cooker balsamic pork roast and pairs well with this broccoli cornbread with cheese.
Ingredients
It only takes a few ingredients to make this delicious pork roast. The best part is that you probably have most if not all of the ingredients in your kitchen already.
- pork roast, any cut, bone in or boneless
- dried thyme
- salt
- pepper
- sliced onion
- chopped celery
- chopped carrots
- sliced mushrooms
- chicken broth
- water
- bay leaves
- all-purpose flour
See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.
Instructions
It only takes a few simple steps to make this delicious pork roast. It's a simple recipe that even beginners can make.
Step 1: Season the Roast
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Rinse and dry pork roast with a paper towel. Then, sprinkle it with salt, pepper, and thyme. Rub the seasoning into the roast and place it into the roasting pan.
Step 2: Add the Broth and Vegetables
Pour the chicken broth and water into the pan, then add the bay leaves, onions, celery, carrots, and mushrooms.
Step 3: Bake
Cover the roast and bake for about 2 hours, then remove the cover. Allow the meat to continue cooking until it's well browned and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
Step 4: Make the Gravy
When the roast is done, transfer it to a cutting board and loosely cover it with foil, then remove the bay leaves from the pan.
Next, place the pan on the stovetop element on medium-high heat. Add flour and about 2 tablespoons of water, stirring to combine. When the juice in the pan begins to boil, add the flour slurry and mix until the gravy thickens.
Serve the pork and gray and enjoy.
Hint: Be sure to pat the roast down adequately so that your seasonings will stick to it.
Substitutions
Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this easy pork roast.
- Jarred Mushrooms - If you dont' have fresh mushrooms, jarred will work just as well.
- Vegetable Stock - If you don't have chicken broth, vegetable stock will also work.
Variations
Want to personalize this easy pork roast and gravy recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.
- Spicy - Add red pepper flakes to the spice rub for a kick of heat.
- Vegetables - Feel free to add any of your favorite vegetables to this recipe.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this slow cooker sweet and sour beef roast.
Equipment
It only takes a few items to make these pies. You’ll find the specialty items for this recipe easily online.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Roasting pan
- Spoon
Storage
This roast will last for 3 - 5 days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
Tips
This is an easy recipe, but even easy recipes have little secrets to them. These tips will help you make the best possible roast, so be sure to give them a look.
- Pat the roast as dry as possible to ensure that your spices stick to the roast.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your roast is perfectly cooked.
More Pork Recipes
Do you like pork? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.
FAQ
Do you have questions about this easy pork roast and gravy? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this easy pork roast.
How long is pork roast good?
This will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
How do you freeze pork roast?
Place the roast in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze.
How do you defrost pork roast?
Place the frozen roast in the refrigerator overnight to defrost.
How do you reheat pork roast?
Place the roast in a covered pan and reheat at 325 degrees.
Easy Pork Roast and Gravy
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Easy Pork Roast and Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 pork roast, any cut, bone in or boneless, 1 inch thick -
- 1 tablespoon thyme, dried
- 2 teaspoons salt -
- 1 teaspoon pepper -
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 3-4 cups mushrooms, fresh, sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth -
- 1 cup water -
- 3-5 bay leaves
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour -
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Rinse and dry pork roast with a paper towel. Then, sprinkle it with salt, pepper, and thyme. Rub the seasoning into the roast and place it into the roasting pan.
- Pour the chicken broth and water into the pan, then add the bay leaves, onions, celery, carrots, and mushrooms.
- Cover the roast and bake for about 2 hours, then remove the cover. Allow the meat to continue cooking until it's well browned and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
- When the roast is done, transfer it to a cutting board and loosely cover it with foil, then remove the bay leaves from the pan.
- Place the pan on the stovetop element on medium-high heat. Add flour and about 2 tablespoons of water, stirring to combine. When the juice in the pan begins to boil, add the flour slurry and mix until the gravy thickens.
- Remove twine from pork and cut into slices. Serve with vegetables and gravy.
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