Best 8 Zesty Pork Roast Recipes

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Looking for a mouthwatering main course that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than our guide to the ultimate zesty pork roast recipe! This succulent dish combines the richness of pork with a vibrant explosion of citrus and herbs, resulting in a tender, flavorful experience that will have your family and friends begging for more. From succulent slow-roasted pork shoulder to quick and easy skillet roasts, we'll provide you with a range of recipes that cater to your cooking style and time constraints. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of zesty pork roasts!

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PORK ROAST WITH THE WORLD'S BEST RUB



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A pork loin is marinated with a nice rub flavored with thyme and three chiles. The dry rub penetrates all the way through and bakes into a sticky, sweet glaze.

Provided by DADCOOKS

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless pork loin roast

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar, pepper, salt, garlic powder, mustard powder, ground ginger, onion powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, cumin, paprika, and thyme in a bowl. Rub spice mixture over pork loin and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Place pork on a 9x13-inch baking dish and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from pork and discard; return pork to baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Cover pork loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1032.6 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

SPICY PORK ROAST WITH ROSEMARY POTATOES



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/2 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 (3-pound) pork roast, cut into 4 steaks, 2-inches thick
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 sprigs rosemary, stripped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • To prepare the pork: Place cumin seeds, red pepper flakes and peppercorns in a spice grinder and grind into a fine powder. Place in a small bowl and mix in garlic powder and salt. Rub mixture all over pork. Let sit at room temperature, 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss potatoes with rosemary, oil and salt. In a small saucepan, bring sugar, vinegar and orange juice to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking Sweet and Sour Sauce until it reduces by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, swirl in butter and keep warm before using.
  • In a 13-inch cast iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. When pan is smoking hot, add pork and sear on both sides. Add potatoes and place in the oven until pork is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Serve pork chops with rosemary potatoes and drizzled with the Sweet and Sour Sauce.

SLOW COOKER PORK SHOULDER WITH ZESTY BASIL SAUCE



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This meltingly tender pork shoulder is the ultimate make-ahead dinner party main. A chimichurri-style fresh basil sauce balances the rich pork with bright zesty flavors.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Slow Cooker     Pork     Dinner     Basil     Paprika     Mustard     Oregano     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Summer     Entertaining     Soy Free     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the pork:
8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons oregano leaves, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 skinless, boneless pork shoulder roast, tied (Boston butt; about 6 pounds)
For the sauce:
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 cups basil leaves, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup oregano leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Special Equipment:
A (4-quart) slow cooker

Steps:

  • Cook the pork: Mix garlic, oil, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika in a small bowl to form a paste. Rub all over pork, then transfer to a resealable plastic bag or slow cooker insert and chill overnight.
  • Place pork in slow cooker, cover, and cook on low until meat is fork-tender but not yet completely falling apart, 7 1/2-8 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Mix shallot, basil, oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in an airtight container. Cover and let rest up to 3 hours at temperature or up to 2 days in refrigerator. Stir in lemon juice just before using.
  • Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice and transfer to a platter. Drizzle with sauce and serve with additional sauce alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Pork can be rubbed 2 days ahead; chill in an airtight container. Sauce, without lemon juice, can be made 2 days ahead; chill in an airtight container.

SPICY KOREAN BBQ-STYLE PORK RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless pork shoulder, onion, green onion, garlic, ginger, korean red chili paste, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, sugar, black pepper, canola oil, sesame seed, rice

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ lb boneless pork shoulder, or pork belly, chilled or frozen for easier slicing
½ onion, sliced into thin strips
3 stalks green onion, sliced into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
¼ cup korean red chili paste, gochujang
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
sesame seed, to garnish
rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Slice the pork into extremely thin slices, then transfer to a large bowl. This works best when the pork is super cold or partially frozen.
  • Add in all of the ingredients besides the canola oil, then mix until the pork and the vegetables are evenly coated with the marinade.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a pan over high heat, add pork, being sure not to crowd the pan, stir-fry the pork in batches until slightly crispy on the edges, about 3-4 minutes. If you're using pork belly, cook for a bit longer, around 6-7 minutes.
  • Sprinkle a bit of sesame seeds on top, then serve with rice!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 12 grams

BEST ROAST PORK I'VE EVER EATEN



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This really is the best pork roast I've ever eaten. I use fresh rosemary from my herb garden but dried will work. Even though the Marsala is optional, it's just not the same without it, in my opinion.

Provided by TPubmgjbd

Categories     Pork

Time 3h15m

Yield 1 pork loin roast, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs pork loin roast, about
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 cup water, divided
1/2 beef bouillon cube
salt and pepper
2 -3 tablespoons marsala (highly suggested) (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place pork roast in a shallow metal pan.
  • Combine honey and Dijon mustard.
  • Coat top and sides of roast with this mixture.
  • Sprinkle garlic powder and rosemary over entire coated surface.
  • Roast meat for 15 minutes at 400 degrees, remove from oven and add 1/3 cup water to the bottom of the pan.
  • Reduce heat to 325 degrees and roast meat for 35 minutes per pound or until meat thermometer reaches 175 degrees.
  • Check roast occasionally and add a little more water to pan to keep honey drippings from scorching.
  • When meat is done, remove from oven and place on carving board.
  • Scrape pan and pour juices into a saucepan.
  • Add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 beef bouillon cube, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add Marsala, if desired, and simmer long enough to cook away the alcohol smell.
  • Combine cornstarch and 3 Tablespoons water, add to sauce and cook until thickened.
  • Slice pork roast and serve with sauce.

SPICY PORK ROAST



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I work in a kitchen preparing lunch for the students at a small private school. I enjoy cooking and entertaining friends and family. My husband and I often cook the meals together for these gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • Combine the first eight ingredients; rub over entire roast. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Place roast on a greased rack in a roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

PORK ROAST WITH ZESTY TOMATO SAUCE



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All eight of my sisters agree: Our mom's cooking was her best gift to us. We love filling the house with the tantalizing aroma of this roast, which was one of her specialties. -Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up. Roast 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in water until smooth. Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly., Brush roast with some of the sauce. Roast 15-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°, brushing occasionally with more sauce. Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

ZESTY PORK ROAST



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This is out of a "Slow Cooker" recipe book that you see when you are standing in line at the check out lane at the grocery store. I double the sauce.

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories     Pork

Time 7h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup quartered dried apricot
1/2 teaspoon granted orange zest
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 large shallot, chopped
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 lbs boneless pork loin roast, fat-trimmed

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix cranberry sauce, apricots, orange zest and juice, shallot, vinegar, mustard, salt and ginger, then add to slow cooker. Add pork, and spoon some of the cranberry sauce on top.
  • Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours or until pork is tender.
  • Spoon off fat from top of cranberry mixture in slow cooker, then place pork on a cutting board. Slice into thick slices and serve topped with sauce.

Tips: Master the Art of Succulent and Flavorful Pork Roasts

- Enhance flavors with herbs and spices: Transform your pork roast into a culinary masterpiece by incorporating a flavorful blend of herbs and spices. Experiment with classic options like garlic, thyme, rosemary, or paprika, or create your own unique rub using a combination of your favorites. - Sear for a golden-brown crust: Elevate the visual appeal and taste of your pork roast by searing it in a hot pan before roasting. This technique caramelizes the outer layer, creating a crispy crust that seals in the juices and adds an extra layer of flavor. - Utilize the right roasting pan: Select a roasting pan that accommodates the size of your pork roast comfortably, ensuring even cooking throughout. Consider using a Dutch oven or a roasting pan with a lid to create a moist and flavorful environment. - Monitor the internal temperature: Achieve perfectly cooked pork roast by using a meat thermometer to monitor its internal temperature. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the roast, ensuring it doesn't touch any bones. Aim for an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 165 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done. - Allow the roast to rest: After removing the pork roast from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute evenly throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and succulent roast.

Conclusion: A Culinary Journey of Pork Roast Delights

Embark on a culinary adventure with these versatile pork roast recipes, each offering unique flavor profiles and cooking techniques. Whether you prefer the classic comfort of a Slow Cooker Salsa Pork Roast, the tangy kick of Orange-Glazed Pork Roast, or the smoky goodness of Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Roast, there's a recipe to satisfy every palate. Remember to experiment with herbs, spices, and cooking methods to create your own signature pork roast dish. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you'll be able to create succulent and flavorful pork roasts that will impress your family and friends. So, fire up your oven or slow cooker, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the delicious versatility of pork roasts.

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