24 Pork Roast Recipes That Will Brighten Up Every Dinner! 

August 7, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

There is a pork roast recipe for everyone here! It doesn't matter if you are looking for something simple, classic, or gourmet, you will find just what you need. So don't wait any longer, go ahead and take a looking! 

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1. Old Fashioned Pork Roast 

If you are in the mood for a more traditional pork roast, then this should be a recipe that you take a look at! The pork roast is cooked in a cast iron Dutch oven and seasoned with ingredients like lard and Kitchen Bouquet. Go ahead and check it out! 

Get the recipe here.

Old Fashioned Pork Roast

2. Simple Pork Roast 

First time cooking a pork roast? Well, this recipe will tell you exactly what to do! From showing you what the best herb and spice rub is to letting you know the perfect way to cook the pork roast, you are all set. It doesn't get any easier than this! 

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Simple Pork Roast

3. Pork Roast with Greek Lemon Potatoes 

With this Greek-inspired recipe, you get to make your pork roast and sides all in the same baking dish! The pork roast is seasoned with Montreal steak spice and Greek oregano. The potatoes are tossed in a lemony, herby dressing. Meat and potatoes are roasted until they are perfect. 

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Pork Roast with Greek Lemon Potatoes

4. Italian Pork Roast 

This Italian pork roast is overflowing with flavor thanks to the Italian seasoning, herbs, fennel seeds, tomatoes, and more! The pork roast is also cooked with broth, wine, and mushrooms for even greater layers of flavor. This is a must-try, one pot dish! 

Get the recipe here.

Italian Pork Roast

5. Cuban Pork Roast 

There are two unique and interesting ingredients in this pork marinade - orange juice and lime juice. Also, unlike with some other ingredients, the marinade is injected into the pork for added flavor! The pork is slow cooked until it is falling off the bone, giving you the most delicious, tender meat! 

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Cuban Pork Roast

6. Dutch Oven Pork Roast 

With this recipe, you can cook your pork roast and your vegetables in a single pot! The ensemble is delicately flavored by broth, apple cider, rosemary, and thyme. This is a perfectly cozy meal that will taste even better with the gravy included in the recipe! 

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Dutch Oven Pork Roast

7. Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Pork Roast 

This pork roast sauce made with brown sugar, garlic, butter, and apple cider vinegar is just amazing! There is a gorgeous balance of flavors, ensuring that the flavors of the pork are enhanced. When done, serve the sliced pork with the syrupy sauce that is left behind. 

Get the recipe here.

Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Pork Roast

8. Pork Roast with Apples and Onions 

If you want a full meal, this is the recipe to follow! The pork roast, apples, and onions are cooked in apple juice and stock. In the meantime, you make up a side of wild rice with pecans and serve with the pork as well as the sauce made from the meat drippings. 

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Pork Roast with Apples and Onions

9. Smoked Pork Roast 

Smoked pork roast is a lot easier than you might imagine! The trick is in the pork rub and the smoking technique. Luckily for you, this recipe contains everything that you need to know for smoky pork roast that will be falling off the bone. 

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Smoked Pork Roast

10. Grilled BBQ Pork Roast 

This is definitely one of the most interesting grilled pork roast recipes you will come across! Here, the pork roast is brined with salt, apricot, and herbs. Then, it is seasoned with a homemade rub and grilled to perfection. The pork rub is basted with BBQ sauce to add even more flavor and tenderness! 

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Grilled BBQ Pork Roast

11. Crock Pot Pork Roast 

This set it and forget it pork roast recipe actually takes just 15 minutes to prep! Simply add the pork roast, seasoning, onions, and broth and let it cook! When the meat is done it will be flavorful and tender, perfect for shredding! 

Get the recipe here.

Crock Pot Pork Roast

 

12. German Pork Roast 

The pork roast is seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, mustard and herbs, and then cooked with potatoes and tomatoes. This is a simple yet hearty meal that is just perfect when you are looking for subtle flavors. 

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German Pork Roast

13. Pineapple Pork Roast 

If you want to put a Hawaiian spin on your pork roast, here is the way to do it! A spice rubbed pork roast is cooked with pineapple rounds and pineapple juice until nice and tender. If you want to add even more flavor into the mix, make a glaze from pineapple juice, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar! 

Get the recipe here.

Pineapple Pork Roast

14. Balsamic Beer Braised Pork Roast 

This pork roast is braised in beer, balsamic vinegar, and a ton of seasonings. This means that not only is this a super flavorful recipe, it is also one that will get you the most tender pork roast. Best of all, there is minimal effort involved in the process! 

Get the recipe here.  

Balsamic Beer Braised Pork Roast

15. Pork Roast with Crackle 

The secret to getting that nice crunchy and golden crackle is to let the pork roast dry out in the refrigerator before cooking it. Then, apply a good layer of olive oil and seasoning. Cook on high, then low, then high again to get that perfect crust. 

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Pork Roast with Crackle

16. Porchetta

You will need a few exotic ingredients like fennel pollen for this Italian pork roast but it is certainly worth it when you try the finish result. The pork roast is lightly seasoned, tied, and then cooked until it is lovely and tender. 

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Porchetta

17. Slow Cooker Asian Pork Roast 

This is such a simple pork roast recipe but one that is chock full with flavor! Garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and other seasonings help to inject the pork with tons of flavor. And, then you can take things to the next level by adding a sticky ginger glaze to the mix! 

Get the recipe here.  

Slow Cooker Asian Pork Roast

18. Korean BBQ Pork Roast 

This Korean pork roast is flavorful and saucy! The pork roast is covered in seasoning and gojuchang before being covered in Korean BBQ sauce and grilled! This pork roast offers more than just a little kick to it. 

Get the recipe here.

Korean BBQ Pork Roast

19. Sunday Pork Roast 

As the name says, this recipe is a great option for Sunday lunch or dinner - almost everything comes together at the same time! You season the pork roast and then cook for a while. Then, you add in the veggies, some apple juice, and rosemary and cook some more until the meat and the veggies are done!

Get the recipe here.

Sunday Pork Roast

20. Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Roast 

This delicious pork roast recipe takes just 5 minutes to prep! Add the pork roast to the slow cooker and pour over balsamic vinegar, stock, soy sauce, honey, and more. When it is done, you can choose to shred or slice, depending on how you want to serve it. 

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Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Roast

21. Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast 

There sure is a lot of garlic and rosemary added to this pork roast but there are also plenty of other flavorings! This way you get a delicious and fragrant pork roast by the end. Make the gravy for even more flavor! 

Get the recipe here.

Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast

22. Lemon Garlic Pork Roast 

This is the perfect recipe for anyone who is looking for anything light and bright! The spices, herbs, and lemon all work beautifully together - you get a little bit of everything. To make this recipe even more perfect, it is served alongside potatoes! 

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Lemon Garlic Pork Roast

23. Wild Mushroom Stuffed Pork Roast 

If you are looking to get fancy, this is a recipe you should consider. Here, mixed mushrooms are fried with stuffing crumbs and applied to a cut pork roast. The pork roast is then closed and tied with string and then cooked to perfection!  

Get the recipe here.

Wild Mushroom Stuffed Pork Roast

24. Stuffed Porchetta 

Here, the pork roast is stuffed with a fennel and ground pork mix that is further flavored with panko, egg, and lemon zest. Then, you throw pork belly into the mix as well! The result is a flavorful and succulent dish that is sure to impress everyone! 

Get the recipe here.  

Stuffed Porchetta

As you can see, pork roast can be cooked in a multitude of ways! From flavors to cooking methods, the options are endless. So go ahead and get started on your cooking journey today! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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