Roast Leg Of Pork With Glazed Dried Fruits Recipe

Name: Roast Leg Of Pork With Glazed Dried Fruits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 pounds Bone-In Leg Of Pork in leg of pork; 2 cups dry white wine; 1 1/2 cups apple juice OR orange juice; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root minced; 2 tablespoons brown mustard; 4 teaspoons orange zest finely shredded; 18 ounces dried fig OR pitted dried plums, prunes; 12 ounces dried apricot OR peaches; 6 ounces dried apple OR dried pears; 1 cup dried cherry OR cranberries; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley minced; 1 tablespoon orange zest finely shredded

Servings: persons

20 pounds Bone-In Leg Of Pork in leg of pork
2 cups dry white wine
1 1/2 cups apple juice OR orange juice
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons fresh ginger root minced
2 tablespoons brown mustard
4 teaspoons orange zest finely shredded
18 ounces dried fig OR pitted dried plums, prunes
12 ounces dried apricot OR peaches
6 ounces dried apple OR dried pears
1 cup dried cherry OR cranberries
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley minced
1 tablespoon orange zest finely shredded

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pork on a rack in large shallow roasting pan. Roast for 3 1/2hours to five hours or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part reads 145 degrees F. (About 15 minutes per pound.)
2
While pork is cooking, in a large bowl, combine wine, apple juice, honey, ginger, mustard and 4 teaspoons of orange peel. Add dried figs, apricots, pears and cranberries; stir to combine. Let stand while pork roasts, stirring occasionally.
3
About 45 minutes before pork is done, remove from oven. Spoon off excess fat.
4
Add fruit mixture to roasting pan and continue roasting until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F. Remove roast from oven and cover with foil ; let rest about 10 minutes.
5
In a small bowl, combine parsley and remaining 1 tablespoon orange peel; set aside. Arrange pork and fruit on a serving platter. Sprinkle pork with parsley mixture.

5670

kcal

Calories

318

Fat

Carbs

615

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 pounds Bone-In Leg Of Pork in leg of pork, 2 cups dry white wine, 1 1/2 cups apple juice OR orange juice, 1/2 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Roast Leg Of Pork With Glazed Dried Fruits 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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Roast Leg Of Pork With Glazed Dried Fruits

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