Tender, juicy, slow-roasted pork with sweet honey garlic glaze and fresh herbs. A cozy holiday dinner that makes your kitchen smell amazing. Save this Christmas roast!
Ingredients
1 pork loin roast (2.5–3 lbs)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh)
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup chicken broth or apple juice
How to Make It
1⃣ Prep the Pork
Pat roast dry with paper towels.
Mix olive oil, garlic, honey, Dijon, thyme, rosemary, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Rub mixture all over the pork.
2⃣ Sear (Optional, but recommended)
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear pork 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
Place in a roasting pan or foil tray.
3⃣ Roast
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Pour broth (or apple juice) into the bottom of the pan to keep things moist.
Roast 1 hour to 1 hr 20 min, or until internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C).
4⃣ Rest
Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing — this keeps it super juicy.
5⃣ Serve
Slice and spoon pan juices over the pork.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Time & Serving
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr 15 min
Rest: 10 min
Total: 1 hr 35 min
Serves: 6
TIP
Brush with extra honey in the last 10 minutes for glossy caramelized perfection.
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