Description
German pork roast is a culinary delight that envelops your kitchen in an irresistible aroma. This dish features a tender, juicy pork shoulder with a crispy golden-brown crust. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, it’s an easy yet impressive recipe that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With rich flavors and simple ingredients, this German classic promises to be the star of your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Rinse the pork shoulder under cold water and pat dry.
- Season all sides of the pork generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and sear the pork on all sides until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove the pork from the skillet; add sliced onions and garlic to sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Return the seared pork to the skillet, sprinkle caraway seeds on top, cover, and bake for about 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with a drizzle of mustard-honey sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, score the fat cap before searing. Feel free to add vegetables like carrots or potatoes for a complete one-pan meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.