My Mom's Two Pork Roast Recipes
My mom makes these and I have tried both of them and they are delicious. Mom's Rosemary Pork Roast 1 boneless pork loin, (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) 1/2 cp green onion, (chopped) 2 1/4 cps chicken broth, (divided) 1/4 cp red wine or cider vinegar 2tbs olive or vegetable oil 4 garlic cloves, (minced) 1tb minced fresh Rosemary or 1tsp dried and crushed 1/4tsp pepper 1tsp salt, (optional) 2tbs cornstarch 1/4cp cold water. Place the roast in a large resealable plastic bad or a container with a tight-fitting lid. Combine the onion, 1/4cp of the chicken broth, vinegar, garlic, oil, Rosemary and pepper. Pour over the roast. Cover; refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours. (Mom and I do it overnight). Turn roast occasionally. Remove roast and place in an ungreased roasting pan, , fat side up. Combine marinade with the remaining chicken broth. Add salt, if desired. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 2 to 2 and 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer reads 270 degrees. Remove roast from pan and place on a warmed platter. Meanwhile, skim off fat and pour remaining juices into a saucepan. Combine cornstarch with cold water and mix well with a whisk. Add cornstarch mixture to saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil and stir for about 2 minutes Serve the gravy with the roast. Yields 8 servings. Teriyaki Pork Roast 3/4cp unsweetened apple juice 2tbs sugar 2tbs soy sauce 1tb red wine vinegar 1tsp ground ginger 1/4tsp garlic powder 1/8tsp pepper 1 boneless pork loin roast, (about 3 pounds, halved) 6tbs cornstarch 3tbs cold water Combine the first 7 ingredients in a greased slow cooker. Add the roast and turn to cover. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until a thermometer inserted in the roast reads 170 degrees. Remove roast and keep warm on a warmed platter. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water and whisk until smooth. Stir in the cooked juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir for 2 minutes or until desired thickness. Serves gravy with the roast. Yields 8 servings. Enjoy. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
