It’s a good day for grilling, so head over to your local market, chat with the butcher, and get those coals lit. Charcoal Grilled Pork Roast
The mighty pork roast is a cheap cut that begs to take center stage when it comes to a decadent roast with tons of flavor; when grilled, the meat is incredibly flavorful, tender, and juicy; and is an excellent pork recipe!
This lean cut of meat is simple and inexpensive, and it makes the whole family want to sit down for a classic Sunday dinner. It’s also a great cut to test your skills with on a new grill as you learn the ins and outs from controlling airflow to how much charcoal to use. When you’ve mastered this one, be sure to try our bac francis recipe.
Always take care not to overcook and dry out this cut when grilling because a bone-in pork roast is cut from the loin, or the back of the pig, and is more frequently sold as a boneless pork loin roast (or just pork loins), rack of pork, or sliced into pork chops.
BBQ PORK ROAST | Recipe | BBQ Pit Boys
Grilled Seasoned Pork Roast 🔗
This melt-in-your-mouth grilled pork roast is not to be missed. With a simple dry rub – that you likely have in your pantry – and a slow grilling process, the meat turns out tender and flavorful. This go-to comfort food is filling, delicious and soon to be a family favorite. Serve this grilled pork loin roast as a Sunday dinner, for a special occasion or when your family is looking for a flavor-packed meal. Don’t forget to add your favorite sides.
Prep: 10min
Total: 2h40min
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 280 , Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2 , Fiber 0 g, Protein 38 g, Saturated Fat 4 1/2 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 boneless center-cut pork loin roast (3 lb)
Instruction:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect-heat cooking as directed by manufacturer. In small bowl, mix all ingredients except roast. Rub mixture onto all sides of roast. (Do not remove strings until after grilling.)
- Place roast, fat side up, on grill for indirect cooking. Cover grill; cook 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of roast reads 160°F. Let roast stand 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
FAQ
How long should pork be grilled?
Thick pork chops usually require about 20 minutes to grill to perfection – 8 minutes for searing over direct heat, plus 12 minutes for finishing over indirect heat. Thin pork chops typically take 8 minutes to cook (4 minutes of searing on each side).
How do you grill pork without drying it out?
Cooking pork chops over direct medium-high heat will prevent them from drying out on the grill while also ensuring that they sear on the outside and remain juicy on the inside.
How long does it take to grill a 2 lb pork roast?
Pork roast should be cooked on the grill for roughly 25–30 minutes *PER POUND* or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F (68°C), resting for a final temperature of 160°F (71°C).
How do you cook a pork roast on a gas grill?
If you haven’t already, place the meat in a roasting pan and roast it for 30 minutes at 220 °C (428 °F) before lowering the temperature to 160 °C (320 °F) and roasting it for 50 °C per kg (23 °C per pound) more.