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Garlic-Infused Roast Pork with Herbs and Beans

Tender, flavorful roast pork studded with garlic and seasoned with rosemary, Italian herbs, and a hint of cayenne, served with a side of white beans and a tangy lettuce and tomato salad.

PT16H40M
16 hr 40 min
easy
easy
6
6
456kcal
calories
15g
carbohydrates
30g
fat
4g
fiber
31g
protein
327mg
sodium
0g
sugar

Ingredients

3.5 lbs bone-in pork shoulder roast
6 cloves garlic (halved)
1 tbsp olive oil
kosher salt
black pepper
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp dried rosemary
a pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced baby romaine lettuce
1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cups cooked white beans

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 165°C (325°F).
Step 2
Using a sharp knife, make six incisions on each side of the pork roast. Insert a halved garlic clove into each incision. Rub the roast with olive oil and season generously with kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, rosemary, and cayenne pepper. Place the roast in a roasting pan.
Step 3
Roast in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Turn off the oven and let the roast rest inside for 1 hour. Then refrigerate the roast for 8 hours or overnight.
Step 4
Slice the cold pork into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Remove any garlic cloves from the cut surface. Season the slices with salt.
Step 5
In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Sear the pork slices until browned and crusty, about 10 minutes per side.
Step 6
In a bowl, toss the lettuce and tomatoes together. Drizzle with red wine vinegar and toss to coat.
Step 7
Heat the white beans in a saucepan over low heat. Place about 1/3 cup of white beans into a large, shallow soup plate. Top with a slice of pork shoulder and about 1/4 cup of the lettuce mixture.