Mustard and Herb Pork Rollade (Rollade met Mosterd en Kruiden)

In Dutch home cooking, rollade refers to a neatly shaped roast served in generous slices, often with its own pan juices spooned over the top. This pork version keeps the seasoning direct and savoury: Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley and thyme form a fragrant coating that clings to the loin as it roasts, while butter basting helps the surface brown and the meat stay succulent. A quick white wine pan gravy lifts the browned roasting juices into a glossy sauce, making it a practical centrepiece for a roast dinner without requiring elaborate accompaniments.
Cuisine style Dutch home-style roast
Flavor profile Herby • Buttery • Savoury mustard
Techniques Roasting • Basting • Pan deglazing
Key equipment Roasting pan • Meat thermometer
Cooking style Crowd-friendly • Freezer-friendly

Why this recipe works

  • Mustard-herb crust: Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley and thyme season the outside of the pork and form a savoury crust as the roast cooks.
  • Basting and resting: Butter basting supports moisture in the lean pork loin, while resting helps the juices settle before slicing.
  • Built-in gravy: The roasting pan provides the browned juices for a quick wine gravy, so the sauce is made without starting from scratch.

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Timing notes

  • Rest before slicing: Rest the pork for 10 minutes after it reaches 63°C (145°F); the temperature will rise slightly and the slices will stay juicier.
  • Slice at the last moment: Carve the rollade just before serving, as lean pork dries more quickly once it has been sliced.
  • Mostly oven time: The hands-on work is mainly seasoning, basting and making the gravy; the roast itself needs steady oven time.

Ingredient swaps

  • For alcohol-free gravy: Use chicken broth instead of dry white wine when deglazing the pan.
  • For a softer mustard flavour: Whole-grain mustard can replace Dijon for a milder taste and a coarser crust.

Common mistakes

  • Rely on the thermometer: Pork loin is lean and can become dry if cooked too far beyond the target temperature, so check the thickest part rather than relying only on time.
  • Watch the pan juices: If the roasting pan starts to look dry, add a small splash of wine or broth to stop the browned bits from scorching.
  • Do not over-reduce the gravy: Simmer the pan juices only until slightly reduced and glossy; reducing too aggressively can make the gravy overly strong.

Make-ahead tips

  • Season in advance: The mustard and herb rub can be applied earlier the same day, then the pork kept covered in the fridge until ready to roast.
  • Reheat gently: Warm sliced pork with a spoonful of gravy to help prevent it drying out.
  • Freeze with gravy: Freeze leftover slices together with some gravy so they stay more moist when reheated.

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  1. Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Pat the pork dry and place it in a roasting pan.
  2. Crush the garlic, then finely chop the parsley leaves and strip the thyme leaves from the sprigs. Mix the mustard with the garlic, herbs and black pepper.
  3. Rub the mustard and herb mixture all over the pork, pressing it on so it adheres. Dot the top with half the butter.
  4. Roast for 55 to 70 minutes, basting twice with the pan juices and the remaining butter. The pork is ready when a thermometer reads 63°C (145°F) in the thickest part.
  5. Transfer the pork to a board and rest for 10 minutes. Pour off any excess fat from the roasting pan, keeping the browned bits and juices.
  6. Set the roasting pan over a medium heat and add the wine, scraping up the browned bits as it bubbles. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly reduced and glossy, then slice the pork thickly and serve with the pan gravy.

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Tips

  • For the juiciest slices, take the pork out at 63°C (145°F) and let it rest; the temperature will rise slightly as it stands.
  • If the pan looks dry during roasting, add a small splash of wine to keep the juices from catching.
  • If serving vulnerable groups, ensure the pork is cooked to a higher internal temperature according to your local food safety guidance.

Substitutions

  • Replace Dijon mustard with whole-grain mustard for a milder heat and a coarser texture.
  • Replace Dry White Wine with chicken broth for an alcohol-free gravy.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 3 days
  • Cool leftovers quickly, then refrigerate in a sealed container. Reheat sliced pork with a spoonful of gravy in a 180°C (355°F) oven until piping hot, or freeze slices with gravy for best moisture.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Total time: 1h 40min (25min active)
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Cuisine: Dutch
  • Allergens:
    Milk Mustard
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