Description
A comforting pork roast infused with apple cider, herbs, and spices, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs boneless pork loin or shoulder
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sweet onions, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Rub the pork roast generously with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the roast on all sides until golden brown.
- Whisk together apple cider, garlic, onions, and herbs in a bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the seared roast in a roasting pan.
- Pop it into the preheated oven and cook for several hours.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top during the last hour of cooking.
- Baste periodically with liquid to keep meat moist.
- Check until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let it rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Ensure to let the roast rest before slicing for juicier results. Avoid cooking at high temperatures to prevent drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pork roast, apple cider, autumn recipes, comfort food, family gathering