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citrus pork rib roast uncut and sitting on wooden cutting board by orange slice and fresh herbs
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Citrus Pork Rib Roast

This citrus pork rib roast recipe will add a zesty kick to your dinner table. Learn how to make this juicy dish that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Keto pork, Paleo Pork, pork, Pork Rib Roast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Marinating Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 45 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 608kcal
Cost $40

Ingredients

Instructions

  • First, create small incisions on the fatty side of the pork roast and insert one garlic clove into each.
    4 lb pork rib roast, 3 cloves garlic
  • Next, combine the juice and zest of lemons and oranges, along with bay leaves, rosemary, fennel seeds, and Juniper berries with 2 tablespoons of cooking fat and olive oil in a baking dish.
    4 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ cup orange juice, 2 tablespoon lemon zest, 4 tablespoon orange zest, 10 bay leaves, 4 sprigs rosemary, 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, ½ tablespoon Juniper berries, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon cooking fat
  • Season with sea salt and black pepper and place the roast in the marinade, leaving it to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
    Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Remove the roast from the refrigerator to temper at room temperature before cooking. Preheat the oven to 350 F, scrape off the marinade, and brown the roast in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Place the roast in a clean baking dish and roast for approximately 1 ½ hours, or until an instant-read thermometer shows 145 F in the thickest part.
  • Let the roast rest for about 15 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

  • Fresh citrus gives the best flavor to this marinade. 
  • Pork must reach 145°F internally for safety before serving. 
  • Dried herbs can be used in place of fresh if desired. 

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 1034mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg