Description
Experience a taste of Bavaria with this succulent German pork roast, featuring tender, flavorful meat and a perfectly crispy skin. Infused with aromatic herbs and spices, this dish is ideal for any gathering or celebration. Your family and friends will be amazed at your culinary skills as they savor every bite of this delightful centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lbs pork shoulder
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium sweet onions, chopped
- 1 tsp caraway seeds, crushed
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a roasting pan.
- In a bowl, mix garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and caraway seeds.
- Pat the pork shoulder dry and rub the spice mixture all over it.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear pork on all sides until golden brown (3-5 minutes per side).
- Place seared pork in the roasting pan; surround with chopped onions. Pour vegetable broth into the pan halfway up the meat.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and roast for 3-4 hours or until fork-tender.
- Let rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg