Pork Roast

[missmuffet]

Pork roasts are so economical  & great if not cooked to high or over cooked. The less fatty roasts like tenderloin don't have the marbling that pork shoulder or pork butt roast does so they can get dry if left in the oven too long. I cook whatever is on sale,  Pork shoulder or Butt roasts , they are cheaper cuts but very flavorful are great cooked slowly making a good gravy. I usually season with salt, pepper, onion powder, couple of bay leaves & in the last hour or two put in carrots & onions, sometimes little tarragon or thyme.

I wonder if Lipton Onion Soup Mix would be good on pork roasts?  I use it on beef roasts.  I think I will experiment with that and see what happens.  Surely it would turn out good.

.I tried the Lipton Onion Soup thing a long time ago and did not like it.I do like garlic on a pork roast.

Did you add the whole thing or just a sprinkle?  I just do a sprinkle, it can make it too salty.

I use the whole envelope.   If you enough water in there, it doesn't get too salty at least not to me.   I use a slow cooker and the soup mix ends up pretty much at the bottom.

True and depends on the size of my roast. I would probably not put too much "beef" flavoring on my pork roast although my mother used to cook both in one roasting pan---now that was a tasty gravy!

My mom always used this 'bouquet' stuff that was a liquid to make her gravy dark.

[missmuffet]

What did you try it on?

It was a beef roast.

I see.   I like it better than cream of mushroom.   That is just nasty to me, LOL  

I hate mushrooms.My son loves mushrooms but hates the cream of mushroom soup.

I am not a fan of mushrooms either.  I can tolerate them on pizza if I have to, but I don't put them on pizza if I am the one making the order.

They  just gross me out.I hate the smell of them and the texture.I can tolerate them uncooked on salads.

[missmuffet]

I tried to make a Prime Rib Roast a couple of years ago.People said that they were really easy to cook.It was very expensive and it turned out horrible.

[KPaulG]

What did you try it on?

It was a beef roast.

I see.   I like it better than cream of mushroom.   That is just nasty to me, LOL  

I hate mushrooms.My son loves mushrooms but hates the cream of mushroom soup.

I hate mushrooms.

 

God Bless you.

 

Your brother in Christ,

KPaulG.

[missmuffet]

Its good if you put it on chicken pieces and bake it for 45min at 350.

Mushrooms?

[MorningGlory]

Yes, tenderloin is really good.  I highly recommend that.   I season mine with sage and rosemary.

 

I have read that it can be kind of dry and that you have to be very careful to cook it slow.I want to have dripping since I will be making mashed potatoes and gravy.I hate rosemary but I might do garlic on the roast.

I have also read good things about the Pork Loin roast.

You DO need to cook it slowly and keep water in the pan.  Have you ever tried it in a slow cooker?

I don't have a slow cooker.They are great for people who work and are gone all day and then can come home and have their dinner ready.That is not an issue for me.

Have you tried the roasting bags?  I did a  beef roast that way and it was great.  I'm with Shiloh on the slow cooker thing; I don't ever leave anything on when I'm gone either.  It's just not a good idea so I only do the slow cooker when I'm going to be home.

[missmuffet]

Yes, tenderloin is really good.  I highly recommend that.   I season mine with sage and rosemary.

 

I have read that it can be kind of dry and that you have to be very careful to cook it slow.I want to have dripping since I will be making mashed potatoes and gravy.I hate rosemary but I might do garlic on the roast.

I have also read good things about the Pork Loin roast.

You DO need to cook it slowly and keep water in the pan.  Have you ever tried it in a slow cooker?

I don't have a slow cooker.They are great for people who work and are gone all day and then can come home and have their dinner ready.That is not an issue for me.

Have you tried the roasting bags?  I did a  beef roast that way and it was great.  I'm with Shiloh on the slow cooker thing; I don't ever leave anything on when I'm gone either.  It's just not a good idea so I only do the slow cooker when I'm going to be home.

I have.The meat does not come out with a nice dark brown crackle on the outside.I am with you guys.I would be nervous about leaving anything on when I am away.

[MorningGlory]

Yes, tenderloin is really good.  I highly recommend that.   I season mine with sage and rosemary.

 

I have read that it can be kind of dry and that you have to be very careful to cook it slow.I want to have dripping since I will be making mashed potatoes and gravy.I hate rosemary but I might do garlic on the roast.

I have also read good things about the Pork Loin roast.

You DO need to cook it slowly and keep water in the pan.  Have you ever tried it in a slow cooker?

I don't have a slow cooker.They are great for people who work and are gone all day and then can come home and have their dinner ready.That is not an issue for me.

Have you tried the roasting bags?  I did a  beef roast that way and it was great.  I'm with Shiloh on the slow cooker thing; I don't ever leave anything on when I'm gone either.  It's just not a good idea so I only do the slow cooker when I'm going to be home.

I have.The meat does not come out with a nice dark brown crackle on the outside.I am with you guys.I would be nervous about leaving anything on when I am away.

I think your best bet then is to roast it like a turkey with a foil 'tent' and baste it as it cooks (making sure to keep liquid in the pan).   Now....all this talk about roasts has made me hungry....again! 

[missmuffet]

Yes, tenderloin is really good.  I highly recommend that.   I season mine with sage and rosemary.

 

I have read that it can be kind of dry and that you have to be very careful to cook it slow.I want to have dripping since I will be making mashed potatoes and gravy.I hate rosemary but I might do garlic on the roast.

I have also read good things about the Pork Loin roast.

You DO need to cook it slowly and keep water in the pan.  Have you ever tried it in a slow cooker?

I don't have a slow cooker.They are great for people who work and are gone all day and then can come home and have their dinner ready.That is not an issue for me.

Have you tried the roasting bags?  I did a  beef roast that way and it was great.  I'm with Shiloh on the slow cooker thing; I don't ever leave anything on when I'm gone either.  It's just not a good idea so I only do the slow cooker when I'm going to be home.

I have.The meat does not come out with a nice dark brown crackle on the outside.I am with you guys.I would be nervous about leaving anything on when I am away.

I think your best bet then is to roast it like a turkey with a foil 'tent' and baste it as it cooks (making sure to keep liquid in the pan).   Now....all this talk about roasts has made me hungry....again! 

Yes,I will check the pan to make sure there is enough liquids.I am thinking a nice wine would be good to pour over the roast.

[MorningGlory]

 

Yes,I will check the pan to make sure there is enough liquids.I am thinking a nice wine would be good to pour over the roast.

Yes.  And, if the roast comes out badly, you will be too happy to care! 

Edited October 26, 2015 by MorningGlory
Edited to remove numerous quotes and requotes!