Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this German pork roast, featuring a crispy skin and tender, juicy meat infused with savory spices. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for seconds. Serve it alongside caramelized onions for a delightful centerpiece that brings warmth and joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp freshly ground pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a roasting pan with sliced onions.
- Pat the pork shoulder dry and rub generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, mustards, caraway seeds, and balsamic vinegar; slather the mixture over the pork.
- Place the seasoned pork on onion slices in the roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and continue roasting for an additional 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
- Let the roast rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing; serve with caramelized onions and pan juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz (142g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg