Herb-Crusted Easter Pork Roast
Looking to impress your guests this Easter? Try this Herb-Crusted Pork Roast with Honey Mustard Glaze — tender, juicy, and bursting with spring flavour!🌿🍯This show-stopping roast is perfect alongside roasted asparagus, garlic mash, or honey-glazed carrots.🍽️
Ingredients
- 1 4-5 lb pork loin roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh sage chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine for extra flavor
- 1 tbsp butter optional, for basting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, mix Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Coat the pork: Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels, rub it with olive oil, then coat it evenly with the glaze mixture.
- Roast: Place the pork in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth (or wine) into the pan to keep the meat moist.
- Bake: Roast uncovered for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Baste & Rest: Halfway through cooking, baste the pork with its juices. Once cooked, remove from the oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy with roasted potatoes, steamed asparagus, or a fresh spring salad!
Notes
Serves: 6-8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1.5-2 hours
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1.5-2 hours
