Best 7 Old World Pork Roast Recipes

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**Explore the Old World Charm of Pork Roasts: A Culinary Journey Through Time and Taste**

Pork roast, a culinary masterpiece that has been cherished for centuries, holds a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts. This versatile dish, hailing from various corners of the world, embodies the essence of slow cooking and rustic flavors. Whether you prefer the smoky richness of a Hungarian Porkolt, the aromatic allure of a Chinese Five-Spice Roast Pork, or the classic simplicity of an American Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder, this article presents a diverse collection of recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to different culinary landscapes. Each recipe is carefully crafted to capture the unique essence of its origin, offering a journey through time and taste. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of pork roasts and discover the secrets of creating unforgettable meals that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEST DAMN OVEN ROASTED PORK LOIN



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Tender, juicy pork loin roast expertly seasoned and roasted to perfection in your oven for about an hour. This mouthwatering recipe uses all simple ingredients and steps.

Provided by RecipeTeacher

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

pork loin roast, 2-3lbs., boneless
1 tbs kosher salt
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp rosemary, dried and crushed
1 tsp black pepper, ground

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°(F). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil, spray with a little non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Trim any excess fat from top of pork loin roast. Place roast on a large plate and coat with Worcestershire sauce, then with dry seasonings. Rub liberally on all sides of the pork.
  • Place seasoned pork roast, fat side up, on foil lined sheet pan and place in oven at 425°(F) for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375°(F) and continue roasting for about 45 minutes or until internal temperature of the pork is 145°(F) at the center of the roast.
  • Remove from oven and tent pork roast loosely with a piece of foil for 5-10 minutes before serving.

CLASSIC PORK CROWN ROAST



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This classic crown roast of pork is sure to wow family and friends at your next holiday gathering. We seasoned the pork overnight with salt, pepper and aromatic spices such as fennel, juniper, bay and allspice, for the most tender and juicy roasted meat. Glazed apples and onions serve as a sweet and tangy counterpoint.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h40m

Yield 16 to 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

One 16- to 18-bone crown roast of pork (about 10 pounds) (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon juniper berries
1 small bay leaf
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges each
2 large red onions, peeled and cut into 8 wedges each
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups apple cider

Steps:

  • Put the pork on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle all over with 1 tablespoon salt and several grinds of pepper; set aside.
  • Put the fennel, allspice, whole peppercorns and juniper berries in a small skillet over medium heat and cook until the fennel begins to turn slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the toasted spices to a blender, add the bay leaf and blend until coarsely ground. Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon salt and process until a coarse paste forms, about 1 minute. Spread the paste over the pork, making sure to get it into all the nooks and crannies; use a spatula to scrape up all the paste from the blender. Cover the pork with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to cook the pork, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Put the pork on a rack set in a large roasting pan and cook for 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer registers 135 degrees F, about another 1 1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, combine the sugar, sage, thyme, apples, onions and 6 tablespoons of the butter in a large bowl until well coated. Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot, about 3 minutes. Add half of the apple and onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples and onions are dark golden all over but the apples are still firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and spread into a single layer to cool, using a heatproof spatula to scrape all the remaining sugar from the skillet over the apples and onions. Repeat with the remaining apple and onion mixture.
  • Return the skillet to high heat and add the wine. Cook until syrupy and reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 4 minutes. Add the cider and cook until thickened and glossy, about 8 minutes; you should have about 1/3 cup of glaze. Swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and set aside.
  • Once the pork reaches 135 degrees F, increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F and brush the pork all over with half the glaze. Return to the oven and cook for 5 minutes. Brush with the remaining glaze and continue to cook until the internal temperature registers 145 degrees F, about another 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and let rest for 30 minutes. Serve with the apples and onions.

OLD WORLD PORK ROAST



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A nicely flavored roast. From Best of Country Cooking, 1999.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Pork

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tsp caraway seed
1 tsp rubbed sage
1 1/4 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp pepper, divided
1 boneless pork loin roast (3- to 4-pounds)
1/2 tsp browning sauce, optional
2 Tbsp cornstarch

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine caraway seeds, sage, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; rub over roast. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160 to 170 degrees. Remove roast from pan; keep warm.
  • 2. Pour pan drippings into a large measuring cup; add enough water to equal 2 cups. Pour into a small saucepan; add browning sauce if using, cornstarch and remaining salt and pepper. Stir until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • 3. Slice roast; serve with gravy and dumplings or potatoes if desired.

PORK ROAST WITH THE WORLD'S BEST RUB



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A pork loin is marinated with a nice rub flavored with thyme and three chiles. The dry rub penetrates all the way through and bakes into a sticky, sweet glaze.

Provided by DADCOOKS

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless pork loin roast

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar, pepper, salt, garlic powder, mustard powder, ground ginger, onion powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, cumin, paprika, and thyme in a bowl. Rub spice mixture over pork loin and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Place pork on a 9x13-inch baking dish and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from pork and discard; return pork to baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Cover pork loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1032.6 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

PORK ROAST THE OLD-FASHION WAY (CAST IRON DUTCH OVEN)



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Very tender roast, wonderful rich gravy. Serve with mashed tatters or French fries. Wonderful as left over for hot pork sandwiches. I've made this type roast for over 50 years!

Provided by Peg1933

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -5 lbs pork roast (butt, loin, etc.)
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cups water
1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lard
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt lard in cast iron dutch oven, or very heavy bottomed pot with lid, over medium high heat.
  • Salt and pepper all sides of pork roast.
  • When lard just begins to give off smell of being hot, place roast in pot.
  • DO NOT move it for a minute or so, then rotate it to brown all sides.
  • Lay garlic cloves and onion slices around the roast and stir to brown them a bit.
  • Mix Kitchen Bouquet into the 2 cups of water.
  • Pour in the water mixture.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover tightly and place in lower portion of the oven.
  • Roast 1 hour for boneless roast; 1-3/4 hours for bone-in roast.
  • Half-way through roasting time turn the roast over.
  • Remove roast from pan and cover to keep hot.
  • Mix 2 Tablespoons cornstarch into 1/2 cup water.
  • Using a whisk, stir the cornstarch mixture into the pot drippings, breaking up the garlic cloves as you mix.
  • Bring to a boil, taste and season if needed with salt and/or pepper.
  • NOTE: Pork roast made this way is ALWAYS tender.
  • It makes wonderful hot pork sandwiches!
  • The gravy is out of this world!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.6, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 316, Sodium 850.8, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 100.3

OLD-FASHIONED PORK ROAST



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A lightly sweet coating keeps the pork roast tender and moist. With just four ingredients, this roast is great for everyday dinners but looks impressive enough to serve guests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Place roast, fat side up, on a greased rack in a roasting pan. Combine applesauce, salt and sage; spread over roast. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover and bake 15-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°-170°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

DAD'S BASIC MOIST PORK ROAST



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This is the best and most basic way to ensure a juicy, perfectly-cooked pork roast every time. This recipe really requires a good thermometer -- either a $10 instant-read type or, even better, the type that pierces the meat and stays in place while connected to an outside-the-oven monitor. If you can swing that, then try your favorite marinade or rub on this recipe. Use your imagination on the rubs and marinades, but ensure you bring your roast directly from the fridge to the roasting pan -- Dad's recipe works best that way.

Provided by CHEFSINGLEDAD

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 (3 pound) boneless top loin pork roast

Steps:

  • Combine oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl; rub oil mixture over pork and refrigerate while oven preheats.
  • Preheat an oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Place a roasting rack in a large roasting pan; arrange pork on the roasting rack.
  • Roast in preheated oven until pork with browned, about 30 minutes. Remove pork from oven and reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Allow pork to rest uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read between 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) and 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
  • Return to oven and continue to cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, 15 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Let the roast stand uncovered at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 78.6 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 367.3 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: A pork shoulder or pork butt is the best choice for this recipe. It is a fatty, flavorful cut of meat that will become tender and juicy when cooked slowly.
  • Brown the pork before roasting: Browning the pork in a Dutch oven or skillet before roasting helps to develop flavor and color. It also helps to keep the pork moist during cooking.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the pork for at least 4 hours, or overnight, helps to add flavor and moisture to the meat. A simple marinade made with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and thyme is a great option.
  • Cook the pork slowly: The best way to cook pork shoulder or pork butt is to braise it in a Dutch oven or slow cooker. This allows the meat to cook slowly and evenly, resulting in a tender and juicy roast. Cook the pork for at least 3 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork rest before carving: After cooking, let the pork rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.

Conclusion:

Old-World Pork Roast is a simple, yet delicious dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. By following these tips, you can create a flavorful and tender pork roast that your family and friends will love.

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