Don Struble's Puerto Rican Pork Roast

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A well seasoned pork roast worthy of feeding your family, or your very best company. Drippings from this roast makes the most fabulous and rich gravy you have ever tasted. Serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetables and/or salad.

Servings:
8
Yield:
8 plus servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds bone-in pork roast

  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 (5 ounce) jar stuffed green olives

  • 3 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage

  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ¾ cup water

Directions

  1. Rub the roast all over with salt and pepper, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Using a small boning knife, carefully poke holes about 1 inch deep and 1 inch apart all over the roast. While making each cut twist the knife and insert a drop of hot sauce, wedge of pepperoni, garlic sliver and one olive into each cut.

  4. Place roast in a roasting pan and pour in the water. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes per pound or until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) is met. Remove from oven, tent with foil and let roast stand for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316 Calories
25g Fat
2g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 603mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 20g 41%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 324mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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