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Roasted Leg of Pork

Roasted Leg of Pork

Cost $25, save $30

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  • 120 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Seasoning

    • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons dried sage
    • 🧄 2 tablespoons garlic powder
    • 🧅 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons salt

  • Meat

    • 1 (5 pound) pork leg with skin

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 large onion
    • 🧄 6 cloves garlic, halved

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 430 degrees F (220 degrees C).

2

Combine olive oil, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl.

3

Rinse pork leg and pat dry with a paper towel. Rub seasoned olive oil all over pork leg.

4

Slice onion and separate layers into rings. Place onion rings and garlic halves into the bottom of a roaster. Place pork on top of onion and garlic.

5

Roast in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C) and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 hour 20 minutes more.

6

Let pork rest for 5 minutes, then slice for serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

367

Calories

  • 59
    Protein
  • 5
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 For extra crispy skin, make small shallow cuts on the pork before roasting.Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork is properly cooked to avoid overcooking.Letting the pork rest after cooking helps the juices redistribute for a moister result.