Simple Pork Roast

Simple Pork Roast

Pork loin roasts are often sold in the grocery store in 10 pounds and up units.  Don’t be discouraged by the size.  Buy it and at home cut it up into 3 or 4 roasts and freeze the rest for a later use. With the marmalade sauce, the lean roast is easy and always turns out succulent.  This very simple recipe makes an elegant entrée and is a staple for me when company is coming.  Any leftovers are perfect for next day sandwiches, so always bake plenty.

3-4 pound boneless whole pork loin roast

½ Cup marmalade

Salt and pepper

Salt and pepper and then spread the marmalade on all sides of the pork loin roast.

Place the seasoned roast fat side up on a rack in a shallow baking pan. (I place foil wrap in the baking pan under the rack for easy clean up.) Insert a meat thermometer in the center of the roast. In a 350 oven, bake the roast till the thermometer reads 155-165, approximately 22 minutes per pound (a little over an hour total baking time). Remove the roast from the oven; let it stand for 10 minutes before slicing. An additional option is to add vegetables (carrots, onions, apples) to the baking dish on the sides of the roast to bake at the same time.