Description
Mouthwatering German Pork Roast is a savory centerpiece that transforms any gathering into a warm and inviting feast. This tender, juicy roast, seasoned to perfection with fresh herbs and spices, offers delightful crackling skin that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for holidays or cozy family dinners, this dish brings comfort and unforgettable flavor to your table. Invite your loved ones to share in the experience of savoring each flavorful bite as you create lasting memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced into thick rings
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 handful fresh thyme sprigs
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup beer or apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare your roasting pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with oil.
- Pat the pork shoulder dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Mix minced garlic with mustard and rub all over the pork.
- Place sliced onions and chopped carrots at the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Set the seasoned pork on top of the vegetables and tuck fresh thyme around it.
- Pour beer or apple cider gently around—not over—the pork.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and roast for about three hours until the internal temperature reaches at least 190°F (88°C).
- Remove foil during the last hour to achieve crispy skin. Rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz (140g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg