How to Roast Pork at a Low Temperature

Roast pork in the oven at a low temperature to keep the meat juicy.

Roasting requires cooking meat at a low temperature using a form of dry heat, such as an oven or open flame. Roasting meat can take anywhere from two to four hours to half a day. Although roasting pork may take a while, it's well worth the wait because the meat retains its moisture. Pork roasts are often seared before they are cooked to brown and caramelize the meat to create a uniform color.

Things You'll Need

• Knife
• Roasting rack
• Shallow backing dish
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup apple juice
• Aluminum foil
• Cooking thermometer
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Remove the pork roast from the refrigerator and let it sit out at room temperature for an hour. Cut the excess fat with a knife.

3. Place the shoulder on a roasting rack in a shallow baking dish.

4. Rub 3/4 of a cup of brown sugar over the pork, then sprinkle 1/3 cup of Worcestershire sauce.

5. Pour a cup of apple juice in the bottom of the baking dish

6. Sear the pork in the oven on the roasting rack for 20 minutes.

7. Cover the pork roast with aluminum foil. Reduce the temperature to 200 degrees.

8. Cook the roast for four to five hours or until the meat begins to fall apart. Add 1/2 tsp. of salt over the roast. Remove the roast from the oven when it has an internal temperature of 150 to 155 degrees or until the juice runs clear.

Tips & Warnings

• The roast will continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven.

• Add vegetables like potatoes, asparagus or peppers to the roasting pan to serve as a side dish.

• Don't cook pork roast at a temperature below 200 degrees.

References

• Recipe Tips: Pork Roasting
• The Meat Source: Boneless Pork Loin Roast
• Bella Online: Beef & Pork Roasting Charts