This spice and herb crusted pork roast is packed with flavor and a surprising kick from the peppers and the salt. Pork sirloin roast makes a delicious dinner any night of the week.
Pork Sirloin Roast
This is one of the best pork roasts I have ever tasted and it turns out incredibly tender and juicy every single time. After cooking sirloin pork roast this way countless times now, there is nothing that I would change about this recipe.
It tastes impressive enough to serve to company and no one will guess just how easy it is to make. While it does require oven an hour of cooking time, most of that time is hands-off while it roasts in the oven. After mixing the spices together and rubbing them on the pork, you can go about your business while the roast cooks.
The kitchen smells so good whenever this roast is cooking. Every time we make this it takes all my self-control to wait 15 minutes after taking it out of the oven before tasting it.
Every member of my family loves this roast. The first time I made it, I wondered if the combination of spices in the rub might make it too spicy, but even my toddler ate a large portion.
I shared the last bit of it with him for lunch the following day and we were both very happy. This simple pork sirloin roast recipe was a favorite from the first time we tasted it.
Pork Sirloin Tip Roast
I’ve made this recipe for pork sirloin roast countless times now over the past 10-15 years. It is one of our favorite ways to roast pork.
Side note: if you aren’t buying the 4-pack of these 2lb Costco pork roasts, you’re missing out on a heck of a deal.
Wondering just how easy it really is to cook these roasts? Let me show you.
How long to cook a 2 lb pork roast?
Baking this roast in the oven for just about an hour at 350°F results in tender, juicy meat that slices easily. This is by far one of the best roast pork recipes I’ve ever made and we never seem to get tired of it.
If you cook your roast from room temperature, this should take just about an hour. When cooking these pork roasts cold, straight from the fridge, they often require about 90 minutes of cooking time. Allowing the meat to rest a while and come closer to room temperature before cooking will shorten the cooking time.
While resting on the counter, the temperature of the meat will typically increase by 8-10 degrees. So, be careful not to overcook and dry it out.
Pork Seasoning
Cooking a boneless pork sirloin roast couldn’t be any easier when you use the right herbs and spices. The crazy flavorful combination of herbs and spices in this pork rub has been a huge hit with everyone who tastes it.
This blend of cayenne pepper, paprika, onion, and garlic along with lots of dried herbs hits the perfect balance of spicy and fragrant.
You’ll stir the spices together with a bit of oil before rubbing the mixture generously all over the pork roast. Coating the pork with the herbs and spices this way before roasting helps get that delicious flavor into every bite.
The salt in this recipe is adjustable to taste. Personally, we like the saltiness of the full 2 teaspoons. However, many people have found that to be too salty. So, we’ve adjusted the recipe as shown above. I recommend starting with 1 teaspoon the first time you make this and adjusting from there.
Pork Sirloin Roast Recipe
With this recipe, you can get a tasty sirloin tip pork roast on the table in just a couple of steps. After rinsing and patting dry your pork, give it a rub down with your spice blend.
You’ll need the following ingredients for this recipe:
- pork sirloin tip roast
- smoked paprika
- cayenne pepper
- freshly ground black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- dried oregano
- dried thyme
- kosher salt
- olive oil
Bake at 350°F until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 142-145°F. Let the meat rest for 15 minutes, then slice and serve.
Leftovers will keep well stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days.
I love a recipe that’s equally suited for an elegant affair and a casual weeknight. Herb crusted pork sirloin roast definitely fits the bill. It goes well with just about any side dish and is a hit with kids and adults alike.
Serve this pork with a side of Roasted Red Potatoes and Sauteed Broccoli and Asparagus with Parmesan. It would also be amazing with Garlic Smashed Potatoes and these copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls.
My family loves pork so I cook it fairly often. Pork Carnitas are bites of pork that are cooked until melt in your mouth tender; then the pork is roasted at a high temperature just until caramelized and crisp on the edges. Just try to resist eating this one right out of the pan.
Sweet and Tangy Pulled Pork is one of my go-to dinner recipes. We eat pulled pork on its own, in sandwiches, stuffed into tacos, piled on nachos, stacked with enchiladas, and last but most certainly not least, layered into BBQ Sundaes.
Pork Dinners
For getting dinner to the table with a minimum of fuss, try Sausage and Cabbage Skillet or Pan-Fried Pork Medallions. And The Best Green Chili Stew can be whipped up on the stovetop or made ahead in the crockpot.
Pork roast cook wonderfully in the slow-cooker too. This Pork Roast with a Sweet Tangy Glaze and this Balsamic Brown Sugar Pork Roast both work well with a side of mashed potatoes and some roasted vegetables for a company worthy meal.
Italian Red Wine Pork Roast has a rich flavor thanks to cooking it in red wine. If you like Mexican flavors with your pork, check out Mexican Spice Rubbed Pork Roast and Spicy Honey Lime Pork Roast.
Herb Rubbed Sirloin Tip Pork Roast
Ingredients
- 1.5 – 2 lb pork sirloin tip roast
- 1¼ tablespoons 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
- 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt adjust to your preference
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Add the olive oil and whisk or stir well to combine. Allow this mixture to rest for 15 minutes. It will thicken to a paste-like consistency.
- Line a small baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack over it. Rinse the roast and pat dry. Rub the spice mixture all over the roast, completely covering all sides with spices.
- Roast for 60-90 minutes. Remove from the oven when the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Let the roast rest 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Nutrition
{originally published 10/03/2011 – recipe notes and photos updated 3/27/23}
kankana says
Pork is one of my fav red meat and the spice rub is just so perfect.
Chris says
I like that spice rub, looks perfect!
Words Of Deliciousness says
This sounds so flavorful. I bet was really yummy.
Zoe says
This roast pork is so perfectly cooked. The spice rub is a great idea.
Reem | Simply Reem says
What a beauty…
beautiful use of spices…Perfect.
Becki's Whole Life says
Your picture looks so nice Mary – it looks like the rub made a really nice crust on the roast – yum! I love all of the spices and it has a nice little kick from the cayenne…I would put this on some chicken, too.
Erin Dabrowski says
in the oven right now!! can't wait 🙂
Judy says
This is in my oven right now and smells AWESOME!
BretHartePTAparent says
A great fall dinner. Got 4 pork roasts from Costco for around $15 total. 4 great meals on a budget. (with enough leftovers for lunch the next day for a family of 4!) The rub was great and technique easy and yielded fantastic results. Pork roast might become my go to instead of chicken.
Caffinated Mommy says
Made this tonight and didn't change a thing with the recipe. It was AMAZING! My children even gobbled it up!
Anonymous says
Beautiful picture, I want to lick the screen.
I had a thawed pork sirloin tip roast for which I had no ideas about seasoning or cooking. Used your herbs and spices with the olive oil (great smelling), patted the meat dry, put it into a just-big-enough plastic container with a top, scraped the spice mixture in on top, spread all over the meat with the back of a spoon, sealed it up. Thought about how to cook it. There wasn't an atom of fat on the meat, so decided to put it into a small crock pot with 1/4 cup of leftover red wine. What was about one hour ago; I already can smell it. I'll serve the crocked meat with baked butternut squash. Can't wait, though it's only noon. Thanks for a recipe that could be used on almost any meat, and on poultry too.
Comfortably Numb says
To cook this exact recipe in your crockpot: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until it forms a deep red paste.
Rinse pork roast off then pat completely dry.
Rub the paste onto the roast until all sides are completely covered. Cover in a bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes to an hour then place in Crock Pot with 5 cups of chicken broth or water. (the chicken broth adds even MORE flavor!!)
Cook in Crock Pot: 6 hours on Low then 1 hour on High.
Yvonne Huntley says
Wow saw this on facebook, gonna try it this week. We just butchered our own pig for the winter
Yvonne Huntley says
Wow saw this on facebook, gonna try it this week. We just butchered our own pig for the winter
Pam says
It's been ages since I've had a pork roast. Way too long.
Magnolia Verandah says
What a great mix of spices for that pork rub. This is a definite must. Must get myself an oven gauge too.
Carla from The River says
Yummy. I am so excited to try this. Looks so good!!
I bet leftovers make a good sandwich.
Angéline says
I just made this tonight, with hot Hungarian paprika and a little bit of cumin (I didn't have smoked paprika). It gave it a great kick! Thanks for posting this recipe, I've been looking for things to make with my big Costco pack of pork sirloin tip roast!
Nancy Smith says
Made for dinner tonight, had a great taste, little bit of a kick. Only wished I had made gravy from the very tasty juice. Thank you!
Anonymous says
This one's a hit at our house. Thank you for posting the recipe, and original source. We like ours sliced very thin.
Jeanette says
One of th BEST rubs I’ve ever made!! This was a great recipe! Because Costco Sirloin Pork Tip Roast is in30% salt, I only used 1/2 tsp. of salt and it came out perfect, thank you so much! Family says that they want it weekly, so this will now become a regular.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you like the pork roast, Jeanette!