A delicious and juicy honey mustard pork roast is exactly what you need for an easy dinner tonight. With this mustard crusted pork roast, you get the best flavors and crisp edges you can sink your teeth into.
Recipe: $15.13 | Per Serving: $1.51 | Servings: 10
Honey mustard pork shoulder roast combines tender pork with sweet, tangy flavors, creating a delightful dish that's perfect for special occasions or hearty family meals.
Pork roast is a staple in our home, valued not only for its affordability but also for its versatility. While I often rely on classics like Garlic Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin or Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast, the addition of honey mustard offers a refreshing change of pace.
One of the beauties of this recipe lies in its adaptability. It pairs effortlessly with an array of side dishes and requires minimal effort to prepare. Simply apply the honey mustard sauce towards the end of the baking time to achieve a caramelized layer of sweet and tangy perfection.
For a complete meal, consider serving it alongside comforting sides like Instant Pot Boxed Au Gratin Potatoes and The Best Canned Green Bean Recipe.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- It's easy to make. If you're looking for an easy low maintenance dinner- this honey mustard pork roast could be for you. With just a few simple steps, you get a lot of flavors and a great presentation.
- It's frugal. Pork roasts, especially bone in pork shoulders, are a fairly cheap cut of meat (when compared to other large cuts of meat). This can be a great recipe for larger dinner groups and families because it doesn't cost a fortune to make.
- It goes well with any side dish. Serve up your roast with anything from Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes to Easy Yeast Rolls for Beginners.
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Pork Roast- You will need a thawed pork roast (bone in or out) for this recipe. I like the ones with a nice fat layer on top.
Fresh Garlic- Adding fresh garlic cloves will give us a nice flavor and give us some roasted garlic to enjoy with the meal.
Mustard- You can use Dijon or Regular yellow mustard. I prefer to use yellow mustard.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🔪 Instructions for Honey Mustard Pork Shoulder
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350F degrees.
Step 2: Place your pork shoulder in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Step 3: Cut three slits in the top of the pork, about ¼ inch deep.
Step 4: Rub salt and pepper over the roast.
Step 5: Place some fresh sprigs of rosemary and fresh halved garlic cloves into each slit.
Step 6: Roast in the oven at 350F for 20min per pound, removing the pork 20 minutes before it's finished.
Step 7: Add your honey, garlic, and mustard in a bowl.
Step 8: Whisk together until fully incorporated.
Step 9: Cover your pork in the honey mustard glaze. Use a pastry brush to get it on the sides too.
Step 10: Return to oven for the remaining 15-20 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145F.
Step 11: Let your pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
🍴 Recipe Tips
- Cooking Tip- For the mustard sauce, using jarred minced garlic is convenient, but having sliced garlic cloves in the meat adds visual appeal and enhances the flavor.
- Food Safety Tip- Ensure the pork reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F for safety. It may appear slightly pink inside, which is acceptable. Avoid exceeding 165°F to prevent dryness.
- Pairing Suggestions- The sweet and tangy sauce complements fresh green salads or Italian side dishes. Alternatively, serve with baked beans for a flavorful variation. This versatile dish pairs well with a range of accompaniments.
💭 Recipe FAQs
With a general rule of thumb of cooking your pork roast for 20-25 minutes per pound, you can expect your roast to be cooked within 1hr to 1.5 hrs. Please note that oven times and temperatures do vary, so keep an eye on our thermometer, it will tell you when it's safe to eat.
Pork shoulder is great for cooking and slicing into like a roast, giving you nice firm, and juicy slices. A pork butt can be used in place of a shoulder for this recipe, but pork butts are generally better at becoming pulled pork because of the higher fat percentage.
Yes, Honey Mustard Pork Roast is a versatile dish suitable for both casual meals and special occasions. It's often served as a holiday dinner or Sunday roast.
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📖 Recipe
Honey Mustard Pork Roast
Ingredients
- 5 pound pork roast (bone in or out) ($12.20)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary ($0.50)
- 4 whole garlic cloves ($0.32)
- ½ cup honey ($1.92)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic ($0.07)
- ¼ cup mustard (Yellow or Dijon) ($0.12)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F degrees.
- Place your pork shoulder in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Cut three slits in the top of the pork, about ¼ inch deep.
- Rub salt and pepper over the roast.
- Place some fresh sprigs of rosemary and fresh halved garlic cloves into each slit.
- Roast in the oven at 350F for 20min per pound, removing the pork 20 minutes before it's finished.
- Add your honey, garlic, and mustard in a bowl.
- Whisk together until fully incorporated.
- Cover your pork in the honey mustard glaze. Use a pastry brush to get it on the sides too.
- Return to oven for the remaining 15-20 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145F.
- Let your pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Jeffrey B Nelson says
Made this at least four times. Easy and perfectly tasty. Leftovers make a good base for pork fried rice.
Nicole Durham says
So glad you like it! This is one of our favorites.