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Marinated Pork Roast Recipe

A juicy marinated pork loin roast with garlic, herbs, and a quick pan sauce. Simple prep, big flavor, and perfect for slicing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
MARINATE TIME 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ to 4 pounds boneless pork loin roast
  • cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons butter for searing and sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth for pan sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cold water optional, for thickening
  • Chopped parsley optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Place the pork roast in a large zip-top bag or nonreactive container. Pour marinade over the pork, seal, and refrigerate for 8 to 16 hours, turning once if possible.
  • Remove roast from the fridge 30 to 45 minutes before cooking. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Remove pork from marinade and discard used marinade. Pat roast very dry with paper towels.
  • Melt butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear roast 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned.
  • Transfer skillet to the oven and roast until the thickest part reaches 145°F, about 60 to 90 minutes depending on thickness.
  • Move roast to a cutting board and rest 15 to 20 minutes, tented loosely with foil.
  • For pan sauce, place skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes. For thicker sauce, whisk cornstarch with cold water and whisk into sauce; cook 1 to 2 minutes until glossy.
  • Slice pork against the grain and serve with sauce and chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Best marinating window: 8 to 16 hours (no more than 24).
  • Pull pork loin at 145°F and rest properly for the juiciest slices.
  • For pork shoulder, roast longer and cook to 200–205°F if you want shreddable pork.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 43gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 720mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg