SUNDAY PORK ROAST

Sunday Pork Roast image

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories Pork

Time 2h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf, finely crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (4 -5 lb) bone-in pork loin roast
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 1/3 cups cold water, divided
1/3 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

Combine 2 tablespoons flour, salt, pepper, bay leaf and thyme; rub over entire roast.
Place roast with fat side up in a shallow roasting pan and arrange vegetables around the roast, then pour 2 cups cold water into pan.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 hours, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake 30 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160°.
Remove roast to a serving platter; keep warm.
Strain pan drippings, reserving the broth; discard vegetables.
Add water to the broth to measure 1-2/3 cups. Return to pan.
Combine remaining flour and cold water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Serve with the roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 147.1, Sodium 354.3, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.6, Protein 52.7