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Herb Crusted Pork Rib Roast

Simple and delicious Herb Crusted Pork Rib Roast is lightly seasoned and roasted to perfection! So tender and juicy!

Cooked whole pork rib roast topped with herbs on wood cutting board.

This Herb Crusted Pork Rib Roast is so tender and juicy with just the right amount of seasoning. Pork rib roasts are much more affordable than beef rib roasts and great for serving a large group. Some great side dishes to serve with pork roast are Homemade Applesauce or Garlic Mashed Potatoes.  

Pork rib roast makes a great entree for the holidays or Sunday dinner. Easy to make for every day, yet perfect for a special gourmet meal entree. The recipe also works great for a boneless pork roast.

Cooked whole pork rib roast topped with herbs on wood cutting board.

How to Cook Pork Roast

  • Start by bringing the roast to room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400º F
  • Mix seasonings together in a small bowl. Generously rub the seasoning into the roast.
  • Place roast fat side up in a roasting pan that has a rack.
  • Roast uncovered for 15 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Roasting the pork at a high temperature for a short period sears the roast and seals it to keep all the juices inside.
  • Reduce the heat to 325 ºF and continue to roast uncovered for about 1 and a half to 2 hours. This will vary depending on the size of your roast. Pork roast is done when a meat thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit for a well-done roast. For a more rare roast, a temperature of 145º F is a safe temperature.
  • Remove pan from oven and place on cutting board. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This keeps all those tenderizing juices inside the roast.
Cooked whole pork rib roast topped with herbs on wood cutting board.

This post was originally published on April 18, 2013. Occasionally I update with fresh tips, content, and photos. Current update December 20, 2020.

Cooked whole pork rib roast topped with herbs on wood cutting board.

Herb Crusted Pork Rib Roast

Laureen King
Pork rib roast deliciously seasoned and roasted to perfection.
3.86 from 126 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pound Pork Rib Roast I used a 8 bone roast
  • 2-3 tablespoons dried rosemary
  • 1-2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Start by bringing the roast to room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400º F.
  • Mix seasonings together in a small bowl. Generously rub the seasoning into the roast.
  • Place roast fat side up on roasting pan equipped with a rack.
  • Roast uncovered for 15 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
  • Reduce the heat to 325 º F and continue to roast uncovered for about 1 and a half to 2 hours. This will vary depending on the size of your roast. Pork roast is done when a meat thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit for a well-done roast. For a more rare roast, a temperature of 145º F is a safe temperature.
  • Remove pan from oven and place on cutting board. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This keeps all those tenderizing juices inside the roast.

Notes

you can safely cook pork to 140 degrees, but I don’t like any pink in my pork so I cook to 160 degrees.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 46gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 998mgPotassium: 766mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
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24 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I have never cooked a pork rib roast and this recipe looked simple enough. Wow! It turned out so much better than I thought it would! I used some Cajun spices instead of the ones suggested and the crust was so tasty. I definitely recommend this recipe. Thank you for sharing!

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