Name: Chef John's Garlic-Studded Roast Pork Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 4-5 pound pork shoulder roast; 10 cloves of garlic, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

This mouthwatering garlic-studded roast pork recipe by Chef John is a wonderful dish that will impress your family and friends. The pork is seasoned with aromatic garlic and roasted to perfection, resulting in a tender and flavorful main course that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

4-5 pound pork shoulder roast
10 cloves of garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Using a sharp knife, make small incisions all over the pork roast and insert the sliced garlic cloves into the incisions.
Rub the pork roast with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary, making sure to coat the entire roast evenly.
Place the seasoned pork roast in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your delicious garlic-studded roast pork with your favorite side dishes!

Interesting Facts

Garlic is not only a delicious addition to this roast pork recipe, but it also has numerous health benefits, including boosting the immune system and reducing blood pressure.

Roasting pork at a lower temperature for a longer period of time helps to retain the juices and ensure a tender and flavorful end result.