Pork Roast with Thyme

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels. This will help with browning. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Using a sharp paring knife, make small slits all over the top of the roast. Insert a garlic slice into each slit. (10 minutes)

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine the black pepper and salt. Rub the mixture evenly over the entire roast, ensuring it's well-seasoned. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork roast on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. This step adds a wonderful depth of flavor. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the skillet from the heat. Place the bay leaves in the bottom of the pan, around the roast. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar and thyme. Pour the mixture over the pork roast. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the skillet or roasting pan to the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 3 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast registers 145°F (63°C). Baste the roast with the pan drippings every 30-45 minutes to keep it moist and flavorful. (180 minutes)

Recipe View Once cooked, remove the roast from the oven and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Slice the pork roast against the grain and serve with the pan drippings spooned over the top. Enjoy!