11 Pork Roast Recipes with Flavorful Fillings, Sauces, and Rubs

Fruit-Stuffed Pork Roast with Apples
Photo: Blaine Moats

There's nothing quite like the smell of a pork roast in the oven filling the house. Complete with delicious fillings, sauces, and rubs, we've got a slew of pork roast recipes that will easily become the star of the dinner menu. Prepare for mouthwatering images of pork shoulder roasts, pork loin roasts, and even smoked pork roasts ahead.

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Spiced Pork Rib Roast with Seasonal Vegetables

Spiced Pork Rib Roast with Seasonal Vegetables
Con Poulos

This pork roast recipe gets rubbed with a home-ground spice blend of coriander, cloves, and bay leaf. Infuse some extra herbal flavor into your pork roast by making a slit in the side and placing some fresh sprigs of rosemary. Served with roasted corn and green beans (flavored with the pan drippings), this is a one-pan dinner you won't forget.

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Honey-Glazed Pork Roast

Honey-Glazed Pork Roast
Andy Lyons

Give everyday pork loin a fresh makeover by enjoying a sweet pork roast for dinner thanks to a flavorful honey-lime glaze. Throw your colorful arrangement of bell peppers in the oven the last 45 minutes for an easy and delicious roasted vegetable side.

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Festive Pork Roast

Festive Pork Roast
Peter Krumhardt

As if the name didn't already give it away, this is a pork roast obviously meant to be served at fancy dinners. This pork loin roast recipe gets a long soak in a red wine-based marinade featuring soy, curry, ginger, and garlic. Oh, and that marinade is so good, we've turned it into both a glaze and sauce for this juicy pork roast.

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Smoked Italian-Crusted Pork Loin

Smoked Italian-Crusted Pork Loin
Andy Lyons

Get your smoker ready! Once you make this smoked pork roast, you won't want to make it any other way. Allow your pork roast to marinate at least two hours (or overnight) to really absorb the flavors of the garlic-herb rub. Good luck waiting through that delightful smell for the few hours it takes to cook.

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Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Roast

Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Roast
Scott Little

Choose this elegant pork roast as the main dish over the usual ham or turkey on your holiday table. Served beneath a small pool of white wine and shallot sauce, it's going to be difficult to keep yourself from licking the plate clean.

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Rosemary and Garlic Smoked Pork Roast

Rosemary and Garlic Smoked Pork Roast
Peter Krumhardt

Rub your pork loin with rosemary and oil before grilling. That's right, this smoked pork roast can be accomplished right on your grill to achieve perfectly smoky and succulent status. A squeeze of lime or lemon over your meat before serving makes a tangy finish.

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Italian Pork Roast

Italian Pork Roast
Blaine Moats

You only need 20 minutes of hands-on time to enjoy this eye-catching pork roast. The boneless pork shoulder roast gets an herb crust before going into a bath of cherry tomatoes. After your juicy Italian-inspired pork is shredded, you can enjoy it with your favorite sides. We suggest mashed potatoes. Pile the leftovers on a slice of bread for an open-face sandwich.

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Walnut-Encrusted Pork Roast

Walnut Encrusted Pork Roast
Scott Little

Need Christmas menu inspiration? Look no further than this classic pork roast. Covered with walnuts and topped with lingonberry (or cranberry) sauce, this boneless pork roast recipe is perfect for sharing with your family during the holidays.

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Jamaican Jerk Pork Loin

Jamaican Jerk Pork Loin
Jeff Kauck

This pork roast recipe goes tropical for a fabulous main course perfect for any time of the year. Fresh mint and pepper jelly blend for just the right balance sweet heat in the fruity homemade salsa. It's a spicy accent that goes great with the juicy slices of pork.

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Saucy Apple Pork Roast

Saucy Apple Pork Roast
Blaine Moats

When you want to pull out the stops to impress dinner guests, this pork roast recipe won't disappoint. A sweet and savory apple mixture gets thrown into the roasting pan for the last 30 minutes to get nice and tender. Be sure to tent your roast with foil after removing from the oven for 10 minutes to let the juices redistribute throughout your pork roast.

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Cochito Chiapaneco

Cochito Chiapaneco (Chipas-Style Pork Roast)
Blaine Moats

Don't let uncommon the name keep you away. Chochito is Spanish for roasted pork and Chiapaneco regards the Mexican state of Chiapas. The pork roast gets marinated with a wet rub containing chile peppers, onion, sherry, vinegar, and garlic (plus some fabulous spices!) before getting slow-roasted to perfection. Serve with cebollas encurtidas, a Mexican-inspired version of pickled red onions. We're pretty sure the leftovers would make excellent pork tacos.

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