Tender Pork Butt Roast with Herb-Roasted Vegetables: A Hearty Family Dinner

Pork Butt Roast with Vegetables

This pork butt roast recipe is simple to prep and makes a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth pork roast with tender carrots, potato, onion, and mushrooms. Start your slow-roasted comfort meal tonight!

Ingredients for Pork Butt Roast

• 3 to 4 lb pork butt roast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 red potatoes, quartered
• 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
• 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, halved
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Step-by-Step Instructions for a Tender Pork Butt Roast

1. Gather the ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Tip: Let the pork sit at room temperature for 20 minutes for even cooking.
2. Pat the pork butt roast dry and rub all sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high. Sear the roast on all sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
4. Transfer roast to a large roasting pan. Surround with carrots, potatoes, onion, and mushrooms.
5. Scatter minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary over the vegetables. Pour chicken broth into the pan base.
6. Cover tightly with foil and roast for 3 hours. Uncover and roast an additional 1 hour until pork is tender and internal temperature reaches 195°F.
7. Remove from oven and let rest, covered, for 15–20 minutes. This ensures juicy, pull-apart pork butt.
8. Slice or shred the pork, serve atop the tender-roasted vegetables, and drizzle pan juices over the top.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 549 kcal
• Carbs: 46 g
• Protein: 44 g
• Total Fat: 21 g (Saturated Fat 7 g)
• Cholesterol: 124 mg
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 9 g
• Sodium: 277 mg

Quick Tips & Variations

• Slow Cooker Option: After searing, transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.
• Flavor Boost: Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or balsamic glaze to the pan juices.
• Leftover Magic: Shred extra pork for tacos, sandwiches, or nachos the next day.

This easy-to-follow guide will help you master the art of a melt-in-your-mouth pork butt roast every time.

Enjoy your pork butt roast and hearty, oven-roasted vegetables!