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Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) pork shoulder or pork loin
• 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp (15g) salt
• 1 tsp (2g) black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15g) paprika
• 1 tsp (2g) dried thyme
• 1 tsp (2g) dried rosemary
• 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 cup (240ml) water

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Pat the pork dry with paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic.
4. Rub the pork all over with the spice and garlic mixture.
5. Drizzle the pork with vegetable oil, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Rub these liquids evenly over the meat.
6. Place the sliced onion and carrots in the bottom of a roasting pan.
7. Set the seasoned pork on top of the vegetables.
8. Pour 1 cup (240ml) of water into the pan around the pork (not directly on top).
9. Cover the pan tightly with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours.
10. Remove the foil and continue roasting for another 30-40 minutes, or until the pork is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C).
11. Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
12. Serve the sliced pork with the roasted vegetables and pan juices.

Tip

For deeper flavor, marinate the pork with the seasonings and liquids for several hours or overnight before roasting.