Pork Roast: Love at First Bite

What says "I love you, honey" more than coming home from a day of meetings at my corporate 'jobby job' to home made Pork Roast on a Monday night?!  Nothing that I can think of, that's what.  Did I mention it's a MONDAY...?!  Some will argue that food is not love (although I actually say it to the cat sometimes...) in our house serving one another great meals is integral to family bonding.  That's how my husband won me over, fifteen years ago.  He fed me. 

Tonight Peter made Pork Roast:  Carrots, onions, celery, pork loin, and lots of LOVE.  I sauteed brocolli and mushrooms for sides.  All served with mashed potatoes.  We didn't take short cuts tonight, saving that for mid week when we start to run out of steam...

Food Rookie Note:  Pork roast is similar to braised brisket, it needs a good deal of au jus to keep the meat tender and moist.  It's best to start the dish in some broth or liquid so it can make it's own gravy while it cooks.  "Low & Slow" is what I recommend for braising meat:  low temp so it cooks nice and slow.