Old-Fashioned Pork Roast Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Pork Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs boneless pork shoulder, fat cap trimmed to 1/8-inch thick; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaf; 1 tablespoon fennel seed, roughly chopped; 2 large red onions, cut into 1-inch wedges; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional); 1 cup apple cider; 1/4 cup apple jelly; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Servings: persons

4 -5 lbs boneless pork shoulder, fat cap trimmed to 1/8-inch thick
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaf
1 tablespoon fennel seed, roughly chopped
2 large red onions, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup apple jelly
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1
Tie the roast 3-4 times crosswise, and once lengthwise.
2
In a bowl, combine garlic, pepper, salt, rosemary, sage and fennel seeds. Rub this mixture well into all surfaces of roast.
3
Place meat in a roasting pan. Place pan, uncovered, in preheated 300u00b0F oven for about 3 hours.
4
Add onion to pan around the meat. If there is not much fat in the pan, add the optional oil. Return pan to oven for 31/2-4 hours more.
5
Transfer meat to a dish. Transfer onions to a bowl. Pour drippings into a 2-cup measure. Add water to bring up to 11/2 cups. When meat has cooled to room temperature, wrap meat and onions with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator overnight along with drippings.
6
Remove fat from cold drippings and place in a saucepan with onions, cider, apple jelly and cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
7
Slice cold roast, and layer in baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup of drippings over pork. Cover dish with foil, and place in a preheated 350u00b0F for 40 minutes until hot.
8
Bring drippings up to a boil and reduce for 15 minutes until dark, thick and syrupy.
9
Serve with mashed potatoes on the side. Pour sauce over the meat.

453

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 lbs boneless pork shoulder, fat cap trimmed to 1/8-inch thick, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Pork Roast 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.

Old-Fashioned Pork Roast

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