by sblades 20 Comments
Last week Bret came home with a four-pack of Costco Pork Sirloin Tip Roasts. They're so inexpensive - less than four dollars per 2 ½ lb. roast - and look so good.
I'd never heard of this particular cut of pork, but found a ton of recipes for them on Pinterest, including this Herb-Rubbed Sirloin Tip Pork Roast. Most of the Pinterest posts started out..."my husband brought home a four-pack of Costco Pork Sirloin Tip Roasts...."
This one is by Barefeet in the Kitchen and the photo looks wonderful. Also, I have all the ingredients and that always spurs me on to greatness!
The combination of spices for this roast is perfect. The cayenne gives it a kick, so adjust that if you don't particularly like that much of a kick. Oregano adds such a nice layer of flavor. Definitely don't forget to use the oregano.
The only change I made to her wonderful recipe below is to lower the salt from 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to 1 teaspoon of table salt. I used a tablespoon of table salt (wrong, wrong, wrong) and it made for a very salty crust.
Kosher salt has bigger flakes, so wouldn't have made it as salty, but use whichever you have. Just be sure and cut it down to 1 teaspoon if you're using table salt.
I was searching for so long through the junk drawer for the meat thermometer (a must for any kitchen - a meat thermometer and a junk drawer) that the roast temperature ended up at 155 degrees - a little beyond the recommended temperature. Still, after resting, it's perfectly cooked, juicy and tender.
Bret diced up some of the leftovers in the morning and made a scrambled egg, cheese and pork wrap.
We've also had pork sandwiches and I plan on chopping up the remainder and adding it to a cream-based pasta dish. I love it when leftovers can be used like that!
I've had a lot of positive feedback from readers and I know you'll enjoy this Herb-Rubbed Sirloin Tip Pork Roast. It's amazing.
Herb-Rubbed Sirloin Tip Pork Roast
Yield: 10
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Inactive Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Excellent rub for any kind of pork roast. Makes a superb crust and it gets even better with leftovers!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ to 2 lb sirloin tip pork roast
- 1 ¼ tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Put all of the ingredients except the pork into a small bowl and whisk until blended. Let it sit for a few minutes for it to meld together the spices and become a bit thicker. It will be a paste-like consistency.
- Rinse the roast and pat it dry. Rub the spice mixture all over the roast, completely covering all sides, nooks and crannies (easiest to use your hands for this).
- Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil and place the roast on a rack in the pan. Do not cover.
- Roast for 1 to 1.5 hours and remove from the oven when the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145 to 150 degrees. Let rest for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Tips and Stuff:
My roast was a little over 2 lb., so I cooked it the entire hour and a half. It was perfect.
Be sure and use smoked paprika. It adds a great flavor.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 slicesServing Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 384Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 316mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 39g
Nutrition Values are Approximate
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BeckyDelicious! I made this the other night and it was super easy and great flavor.
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- sblades
Glad you liked it, Becky. That reminds me that I need to head down to Costco and get a pork roast to make again soon!
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- Susan
I have cooked the loin and it is delicious. Can I cook Costco loin that I have cut into smaller pieces, the same way? I want yo put in crock pot.
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- sblades
Hi Susan (great name by the way...). Yes you can do that. The rub won't form as much of a crust since it's not cooking in the oven heat, but the flavors will be there. Still, use the meat thermometer to make sure it is up to temp when you take it out. Not sure how long to cook it in the crock pot, but I would start on low for 4-5 hours, then check it to see how much longer it needs.
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- Karen Donoho
Made this tonight, with the Costco pork sirloin tip roast. I used half the cayenne called for, and we still felt the heat, but it didn't mask the juicy, succulent flavor of the very tender pork. We both devoured it, and I've saved the recipe to go to again. Thanks!
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- sbladesSee Also5 Amish Farmhouse Supper Recipes
So glad you liked it, Karen. It's still one of our family favorites!
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- Faye Yeager
OMG! The best pork roast recipe I’ve ever had. It’s my new go-to. Thank you!
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- sblades
Yay, Faye! Glad you like it. It's hard to beat that wonderful rub!
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- Louise
Delicious! Just wondering about leaving the spice mixture on the pork overnight?
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- sblades
I think that would work, Louise. It would really get soaked in and make a good crust. Give it a little pat down when you take it out and let it come to room temperature before roasting.
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- Claudia Contreras
Wish me luck I’m just going to make this for the first time.
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- sblades
Good luck Claudia!
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- Jim Koehnemann
I don't usually bother to write reviews or leave comments, but this was so good I decided I would. I really liked the "kick" and it was pretty easy to make. I cooked mine on a gas grill, but other than that I followed the recipe exactly. Only took about 45 minutes on a 350 degree rostissiere. Turned out great.
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- sblades
Great to hear, Jim. I haven't tried it on the grill yet, but that sounds like a delicious idea. Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it!
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- J
Thank you for this simple, yet delicious recipe. I too, am the recipient of a ‘too good to pass up’ Costco 4-pack of this cut & needed a recipe!
The house smelled so good on a rainy grey day and the end result was succulent and yummy!Reply
- sblades
So glad to hear that J! Thanks for letting me know - I love to hear about the successes.
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- Jennifer A Brown
This had to be one of the best ways I have EVER had roasted pork. Seriously, even my 1, 2 and 4 year olds were saying it was delicious! And that's saying something! Can't believe it was SO EASY. Thank you thank you! Served it with some cooked summer veggies, mashed potatoes, and a chocolate zucchini cake... Awesome Sunday meal, we'll be making this again! (Also, I didn't have smoked paprika, just regular paprika, and it was still fantastic for anyone wondering!)
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- sblades
That sounds like one terrific dinner, Jennifer! So glad you liked it. It really is a go-to for us and there are so many things you can do with the leftovers!
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- sblades
I'm so glad you liked it, Debbie. It's one of our favorites and sometimes we do dial back a little on the cayenne!
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- Debbie
Oh my gosh this is now the best recipe I have for this cut of pork! Melt in your mouth delicious! As long as you don't mind that little kick of heat from the crust.
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