Dad's Basic Moist Pork Roast
Dad's Basic Moist Pork Roast delivers a juicy, tender pork loin with a well-browned crust and straightforward seasoning that lets the meat shine. It uses a hot sear in the oven followed by a lower, gentle roast and a rest to ensure even doneness throughout. Ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner or a simple family Sunday roast.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dad's Basic Moist Pork Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 69 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Mix the oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl; rub the oil mixture over the pork and refrigerate it while the oven heats. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
- 3
Set the pork on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 4
Take the pork out of the oven and lower the heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the center; the temperature should read between 80 and 110 degrees F (27 to 43 degrees C).
- 5
Let the pork rest uncovered at room temperature until the internal temperature reaches between 115 and 140 degrees F (46 and 60 degrees C), about 30 minutes.
- 6
Return the pork to the oven and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 15 to 30 minutes more.
- 7
Let the roast rest uncovered at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Calories 392.02 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 49.05 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 1.06 g 0%
- Total Fat 20.03 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 6.19 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.14 g High --
- Cholesterol 151.97 mg High 51%
- Sodium 121.89 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.42 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.29 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 869.98 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 3.54 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.6 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Dad's Basic Moist Pork Roast is made with 4 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Olive Oil, and Salt. Each serving provides about 392.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dad's Basic Moist Pork Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dad's Basic Moist Pork Roast?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 392.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dad's Basic Moist Pork Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Dad's Basic Moist Pork Roast healthy?
- Dad's Basic Moist Pork Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 392.02 calories and 49.05 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 121.89 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.19 g (31% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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