Herb-Garlic Pork Leg Roast
Herb-Garlic Pork Leg Roast features crackling skin and juicy, tender meat infused with sage, garlic, and onion. Roasted over a bed of onions and halved garlic cloves, it develops deep, aromatic flavors and a rich pan aroma. Serve it for a cozy weekend dinner or a celebratory meal where a classic, hearty centerpiece shines.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herb-Garlic Pork Leg Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 430 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- 3
Rinse the pork leg and pat it dry with a paper towel. Rub the seasoned olive oil all over the pork leg.
- 4
Slice the onion and separate it into rings. Put the onion rings and the garlic halves in the bottom of a roaster. Set the pork on top of the onion and garlic.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C) and keep roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center shows at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 hour 20 minutes more.
- 6
Let the pork rest for 5 minutes, then slice for serving.
- Calories 135.74 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 1.06 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 20.96 g 8%
- Total Fat 4.09 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.6 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 20.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.87 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 118.22 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 43.43 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 5.12 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 15.53 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Herb Garlic Pork Leg Roast is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Dried Sage, Garlic, Garlic Powder, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 135.74 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herb-Garlic Pork Leg Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Sage, Garlic, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil, Onion Powder. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herb-Garlic Pork Leg Roast?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 135.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herb-Garlic Pork Leg Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Herb-Garlic Pork Leg Roast healthy?
- Herb-Garlic Pork Leg Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 135.74 calories and 1.06 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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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