Description
Experience the rich flavors of a classic German pork roast, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions. This dish features tender, juicy pork shoulder with a crispy golden crust, infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Served alongside colorful roasted vegetables, it creates a memorable dining experience that will leave everyone raving for weeks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 8 whole garlic cloves
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 cups chopped potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Rub the pork shoulder generously with salt and pepper.
- Place garlic cloves and onion slices around the pork in a roasting pan. Sprinkle thyme and caraway seeds on top.
- Pour broth into the pan and add chopped carrots and potatoes.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast for about 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes to develop a crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg