Dad's Basic Moist Pork Roast

Combine oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl; rub oil mixture over pork and refrigerate while oven preheats.

Preheat an oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).

Place a roasting rack in a large roasting pan; arrange pork on the roasting rack.

Roast in preheated oven until pork with browned, about 30 minutes. Remove pork from oven and reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Allow pork to rest uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read between 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) and 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

Return to oven and continue to cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, 15 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Let the roast stand uncovered at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.