Pork Roast

Moist, tender pork roast with tender vegetables.  It is an old-fashioned meal that is easy to prepare and sure to please your family.

Ingredients

2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 potatoes, quartered
3 lb. pork roast
1 Tbs. oil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. thyme
salt and pepper to taste
2 c. beef or chicken broth
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. honey
3 Tbs. soy sauce
1 Tbs. mustard
1 Tbs. oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°.

In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, onion powder and thyme.  

Season all sides of the pork roast with salt and pepper to taste. Rub the spice blend all over the pork.  

In a large heavy cast iron skillet, heat the cooking oil. Sear the pork roast on all sides. This takes about 4 to 5 minutes per side.  

Place carrots, onion, celery, and potatoes around the roast.

Pour in the beef broth. 

In a small bowl, combine garlic, honey, soy sauce, mustard, and oil.  Stir until thoroughly combined and smooth. Set aside.

Bake for 90 minutes. 

Brush all but 2 tablespoons of the sauce over the top pork roast.   Drizzle the remaining sauce over the vegetables. Continue to bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°.

Remove from the oven. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.