Roasted Leg of Pork

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This succulent leg of pork roast just melts in your mouth — it's that tender.

Submitted by Chef DJ
Updated on December 13, 2023
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons dried sage

  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 (5 pound) pork leg with skin

  • 1 large onion

  • 6 cloves garlic, halved

Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

367 Calories
13g Fat
5g Carbs
59g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 367
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Sodium 2415mg 105%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 59g 119%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 73mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.