OLD-WORLD PORK ROAST

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I REMEMBER this recipe from my childhood. My German grandmother made this roast every Sunday - it was our equivalent to everyone else's customary fried chicken dinner. There were many happy times spent around Grandma's kitchen table enjoying this tasty meal. -Mary Ann Morgan, Cedartown, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds), trimmed
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Potato dumplings or mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine caraway seeds, sage, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; rub over roast. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°-170°. Remove roast from pan; keep warm. Pour pan drippings into a large measuring cup; add enough water to equals 2 cups. Pour into a small saucepan; add browning sauce if desired, cornstarch, and remaining salt and pepper. Stir until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Slice roast; serve with gravy and dumplings or potatoes if desired.

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Elizabeth Bulaong
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


The0nly_Moe PYT
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This is my favorite pork roast recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Carla Wilkerson
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful.


Mike Draxler
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This dish is a must-try for any pork lover.


MD MUSA
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This recipe is a winner! The pork was so moist and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Atta Rajpoot
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Tammy Colbaugh
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Donna Dial
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Mary William
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I've never made pork roast before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and the results were delicious.


Wase Ntsoeu
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Salman Anhar
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Anas Moussa
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The pork was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.


Ispas Marian
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This is my go-to pork roast recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sharif uddin Mahin
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The pork was so moist and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.


Travis Lumpkin
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This pork roast is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet so flavorful and tender. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.