SUNDAY PORK ROAST

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Mom would prepare pork roast for our family, friends and customers at the three restaurants she and Dad owned. The herb rub and vegetables give it a remarkable flavor. It's one of my favorite pork roast recipes. -Sandi Pichon, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 bay leaf, finely crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place vegetables on bottom of a shallow roasting pan. Mix 2 tablespoons flour, bay leaf, thyme, and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper; rub over roast. Place roast on top of vegetables, fat side up. Add 2 cups water to pan., Roast, uncovered, 1-1/2 hours. Sprinkle brown sugar over roast. Roast 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°. (Temperature of roast will continue to rise another 5-10° upon standing.), Remove roast to a platter. Tent with foil; let stand 15 minutes before slicing., Strain drippings from roasting pan into a measuring cup; skim fat. Add enough water to the drippings to measure 1-1/2 cups., In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk remaining flour and 1/3 cup water until smooth. Gradually whisk in drippings mixture and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve roast with gravy. Freeze option: Freeze cooled sliced pork and gravy in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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