Pork Roast The Old-Fashion Way (Cast Iron Dutch Ove

Name: Pork Roast The Old-Fashion Way (Cast Iron Dutch Oven)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs pork roast (butt, loin, etc.); 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lard; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

1
Pre-heat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Melt lard in cast iron dutch oven, or very heavy bottomed pot with lid, over medium high heat.
3
Salt and pepper all sides of pork roast.
4
When lard just begins to give off smell of being hot, place roast in pot.
5
DO NOT move it for a minute or so, then rotate it to brown all sides.
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Lay garlic cloves and onion slices around the roast and stir to brown them a bit.
7
Mix Kitchen Bouquet into the 2 cups of water.
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Pour in the water mixture.
9
Bring to a boil.
10
Cover tightly and place in lower portion of the oven.
11
Roast 1 hour for boneless roast; 1-3/4 hours for bone-in roast.
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Half-way through roasting time turn the roast over.
13
Remove roast from pan and cover to keep hot.
14
Mix 2 Tablespoons cornstarch into 1/2 cup water.
15
Using a whisk, stir the cornstarch mixture into the pot drippings, breaking up the garlic cloves as you mix.
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Bring to a boil, taste and season if needed with salt and/or pepper.
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NOTE: Pork roast made this way is ALWAYS tender.
18
It makes wonderful hot pork sandwiches!
19
The gravy is out of this world!

464

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 lbs pork roast (butt, loin, etc.), 5 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 small onion, thinly sliced, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Pork Roast The Old-Fashion Way (Cast Iron Dutch Oven) 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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Pork Roast The Old-Fashion Way (Cast Iron Dutch Oven)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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