Texas Wild Pork Roast for Two

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. boneless wild pork roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken stock

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl, combine all spices and mix well.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once oil is hot, add pork roast and sear on all sides until golden brown.
4. Remove pork roast from skillet and place in a roasting pan. Rub spice mix all over roast.
5. Pour chicken stock into roasting pan. Cover pan with foil and place in preheated oven.
6. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until pork is cooked through and tender.
7. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

• Wild pork is leaner and has a more robust flavor when compared to domesticated pork.
• Texas is the second largest producer of wild pigs in the United States.
• The spice blend used in this recipe is often referred to as “Texas Chili Seasoning”.