Apple Cinnamon Roasted Pork Shoulder With Sweet Sea

Name: Apple Cinnamon Roasted Pork Shoulder With Sweet Seasonal Vegetables And Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4.5 pounds pork shoulder; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large onion-minced; 6 medium carrots-cut into 2 inch lozenges; 4 medium sweet potatoes-medium dice; 2 Granny Smith apples-each cut into 8 wedges; 1 Anjou pear-cut into 8 wedges; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves-minced; 2 cloves garlic-minced; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/3 cup Grand Marnier; salt to taste; pepper to taste; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves-minced

Servings: persons

4.5 pounds pork shoulder
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion-minced
6 medium carrots-cut into 2 inch lozenges
4 medium sweet potatoes-medium dice
2 Granny Smith apples-each cut into 8 wedges
1 Anjou pear-cut into 8 wedges
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves-minced
2 cloves garlic-minced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup Grand Marnier
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves-minced

1
Trim any excess fat from the pork (you may leave as much or as little fat as you'd like; it adds a whole lot of flavor!); score the skin with your knife (by making a criss-cross pattern).
2
On med-high heat, heat oil in a roasting pan; season pork, generously, with salt and pepper and brown on every side; once nicely browned, remove and set aside.
3
Turn the heat down to medium and add onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, apples, pears, and cinnamon stick to the pan and coat in the fat; cook for 2 minutes.
4
Add thyme, garlic, and cranberries and season with salt and pepper.
5
Add Grand Marnier to the pan and bring to a quick simmer.
6
Put the pork back into the pan, cover, and place into a 325F oven; cook for approximately 4.5 hours-turning the pork ~2-3 times (uncover for the last 25 minutes of cooking); oven temperatures vary-be sure the meat is extremely tender; the internal temperature should be 160F.
7
Allow the meat to rest for 12-14 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with the fruit and veggies-which will absorb the flavor of the meat and be extremely aromatic.

1496

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

143

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4.5 pounds pork shoulder, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 large onion-minced, 6 medium carrots-cut into 2 inch lozenges, and more.

Yes, Apple Cinnamon Roasted Pork Shoulder With Sweet Seasonal Vegetables And Fruit falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apple Cinnamon Roasted Pork Shoulder With Sweet Seasonal Vegetables And Fruit

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