Cooking Pork Roast In Oven

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This Easy Pork Roast In Oven Recipe is a great way to get falling apart pulled pork the old fashioned way. No need for a pressure cooker or slow cooker, just slow oven roasted pork.

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Baked Pork Roast Recipe

This is one of those simple recipes that is super versatile. Make this oven baked pork roast to serve over rice or potatoes, on bbq pork sandwiches or in pork tacos.

The seasoning on this pork roast will go well with any dish making this pulled pork roast perfect for meal-prep. I like to serve this pork with gravy and potatoes.

What To Serve With Pork Roast

Oven Roasted Potatoes – Cauliflower Mushroom Rice – Easy Rice Pilaf – Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

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Do You Cover Pork Roast In The Oven

I personally do not cover my pork roast while in the oven. But, feel free to cover with foil and it will keep more of the juices trapped inside. It's personal preference.

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Ingredients Needed For Oven Pork Roast(screenshot for grocery list)

Boneless Pork Butt Roast
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Paprika
Cumin
Salt/Pepper

How To Make Tender Pork Roast

Preheat oven to 300ºF
Combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Rub mixture onto the outside of the pork roast.
Place pork roast (fat side up) into large roasting pan with 1 cup water in the bottom.
Bake for 4-5 hours or until desired tenderness. (I typically go 5 hours for pull apart pork roast) Add water as needed during cook time.

What Temperature Should A Pork Roast Be Cooked To

Check out this handy Pork Temperature Breakdown by Pork.org. Basically for pork you want the internal temp to reach 145ºF-160ºF.

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Ingredients

4 Lb Boneless Pork Butt Roast
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Salt (more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300ºF
Combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Rub mixture onto the outside of the pork roast.
Place pork roast (fat side up) into large roasting pan with 1 cup water in the bottom.
Bake for 4-5 hours or until desired tenderness. (I typically go 5 hours for pull apart pork roast) Add water as needed during cook time to prevent burning on the bottom of pan.

Nutrition Information

Yield 10 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 493 Total Fat 34g Saturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 156mg Sodium 228mg Carbohydrates 1g Fiber 0g Sugar 0g Protein 42g

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