Herb-Roasted Pork Back with Lemon and Garlic

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Juicy pork back roast infused with fresh Mediterranean herbs, garlic, and lemon, slow-roasted to develop a tender, flavorful crust. This Mediterranean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 170 minutes, pairs pork back roast, fresh rosemary, chopped, fresh thyme leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 150 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp thyme leaves, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create an herb rub.
  2. Step 2: Rub the herb mixture evenly over the entire surface of the 3 lbs pork back roast. Place the roast fat-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
  3. Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup white wine and 1/2 cup chicken broth into the bottom of the pan to keep the environment moist and catch drippings.
  4. Step 4: Roast uncovered for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the exterior is golden brown and fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Remove the roast from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain and serving with pan juices.

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