What a savory way to cook a pork roast. Prepare early in the day to marinate for a few hours, if time allows. Serve this to your friends and family in any kind of weather – it’s great year round. Homemade applesauce is fabulous alongside. Dig in and enjoy!
5 lb. pork roast
Heaping Tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. black pepper
4 bay leaves
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tsp. dried thyme
With a small, sharp knife, make some slits all round the roast. Mix the garlic, salt, and pepper together and rub all over and into the slits as best you can.
Place the bay leaves on the bottom of the roasting pan and place the roast on top, fat side up.
In a small bowl combine the vinegar and thyme and pour over the top of the roast. Cover the whole thing with aluminum foil and place in the fridge for as long as possible.
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Take pan out of fridge for 30 minutes while oven preheats.
Bake for 3 hours, or until done, basting at least every 1/2 hour.