Discover how to cook pork roast in a pan perfectly.
Want to prepare a succulent pork roast in a pan but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this recipe will guide you, step by step, toward making a tasty and irresistible dish.
Pork roast in a pan is a traditional dish, perfect for a special occasion or a homemade dinner. Its preparation doesn’t require specific culinary skills, but some tricks will make your pork roast even more special.
In this recipe, I’ll show you how to prepare a perfectly cooked pork roast in a pan. You’ll discover the secrets to achieving a great sear while keeping the inside tender and flavorful.
For the cut, choose the loin: ideal for this type of preparation and also not excessively fatty.
For a side dish, I recommend plenty of new potatoes!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for How to Cook Pork Roast in a Pan
- 2.2 lbs pork loin
- 1 shallot
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 8 leaves basil
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2.1 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp flour
How to Cook Pork Roast in a Pan: Steps
Make small cuts in the pork roast using a fine-tipped knife, and insert small pieces of butter into each one. Then massage the meat all over with a little more butter.
In a pan, heat the olive oil with a tablespoon of butter. Then, brown a mixture of vegetables made with carrots, celery, shallot, and basil.
Add the roast and rosemary. Brown on all sides, cooking covered on moderate heat. Turn it occasionally with a spatula to ensure even browning.
Now, deglaze with red wine and continue cooking on moderate heat, adding a ladle of hot broth at a time and continuing to turn the meat.
The roast will cook in about two hours.
Once cooked, transfer the pork roast to a cutting board and let it cool slightly.
Meanwhile, strain the cooking juices through a sieve. Place it in a small pot, add a couple of ladles of broth and a tablespoon of sifted flour. Then thicken it. This will be the sauce to season the meat.
Slice the meat not too thickly and serve with the sauce.
You can warm the roast slices with the sauce for a few minutes before serving.
Storage
The pork roast can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days, closed in a container. Preferably, keep it whole and slice it at the time of serving.
How to tell if the pork roast is cooked?
To check the degree of doneness, use a probe thermometer. Since the loin is less fatty and not too large, the temperature should reach 160°F at the center.
