Best 4 Pennsylvania Style Pork Roast Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country with our delectable Pennsylvania-Style Pork Roast recipes. These treasured dishes, passed down through generations, showcase the region's rich culinary heritage and offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Roast, a fall-off-the-bone delight perfect for casual gatherings, to the elegant Pork Roast with Apple Stuffing, a special occasion showstopper, our collection caters to every palate and occasion. Discover the secrets behind the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of our Dutch Oven Pork Roast, a one-pot wonder brimming with savory goodness. For a delightful twist, try our Pork Roast with Sauerkraut and Caraway Seeds, a harmonious blend of tangy and savory flavors. And for those who love a crispy crust, our Roasted Pork Shoulder with Crackling is an absolute must-try. Each recipe is carefully crafted to guide you through the process, ensuring perfect results every time. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PENNSYLVANIA POT ROAST



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A hearty one-dish meal adapted from a Pennsylvania Dutch recipe.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Pork

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 lb boneless pork shoulder roast (about 2 1/2-3 lb)
1 1/2 c beef broth
1/2 c sliced green onions
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
6 medium red potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
7 fresh mushrooms, quartered
1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 c cold water
browning sauce (kitchen bouquet), optional

Steps:

  • 1. Place roast in a slow cooker; add broth, onions and seasonings. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
  • 2. Add potatoes, carrots and mushrooms. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  • 3. Remove the meat and vegetables; keep warm. Discard bay leaf.
  • 4. In a saucepan, combine flour and cold water until smooth; stir in 1-1/2 cups cooking juices. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add browning sauce if desired.
  • 5. Serve with roast and vegetables.

PENNSYLVANIA POT ROAST



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This heartwarming one-dish meal is adapted from a Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. I start the pot roast cooking before I leave for church, add vegetables when I get home, and then just sit back and relax until it's done. -Donna Wilkinson, Monrovia, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), halved
1-1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
6 medium red potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water
Browning sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the broth, onions and seasonings. Cook, covered, on high for 4 hours. Add the potatoes, carrots and mushrooms. Cook, covered, on high 1 hour longer or until vegetables are tender. Remove the meat and vegetables; keep warm. Discard bay leaf., In a saucepan, combine flour and cold water until smooth; stir in 1-1/2 cups cooking juices. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. If desired, add browning sauce. Serve with roast and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SLOW COOKER PORK ROAST



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You'll hardly believe this dish came out of a slow cooker. Searing the meat and coating it with a fresh herb paste gives this roast a good head start. A little rest and some fresh parsley and egg noodles ensures a great finish. Serve with roasted or mashed potatoes if that's what your crowd likes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
3 tablespoons fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
5 tablespoons olive oil
One 5- to 6-pound boneless pork shoulder with a fat cap
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
4 large carrots, cut into rough 1-inch chunks
4 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch-long pieces
1 large onion, trimmed but left intact at the root end, cut into eighths
2 bay leaves
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 to 4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Buttered egg noodles, for serving

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop together the rosemary, sage and thyme, and transfer them to a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil, and stir to combine.
  • Score the fat cap of the pork shoulder in a crosshatch pattern, then rub it all over with 2 1/2 tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and heat until shimmering. Add the pork, fat-side down, and brown it well, 3 to 4 minutes, then brown it all over, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a large plate.
  • Add the wine, garlic and allspice to the pan, bring to a simmer and reduce by about half. Set aside.
  • Put the carrots, celery, onions and bay leaves in the insert of a 7-quart slow cooker. Rub the herbed oil all over the pork, being sure to push some into all the natural divisions between muscles; place it on top of the vegetables, and pour in any collected juices. Add the reduced wine mixture and the chicken broth, cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Transfer the pork to a cutting board, and tent with foil. Transfer the vegetables to a serving platter with a slotted spoon. Discard the bay leaves, and tent the vegetables with foil. Pour the juices into a liquid measuring cup, and let them settle for about 10 minutes. The fat should rise to the surface; spoon off as much as you can, and discard. Pour the juices into a small saucepan, and bring to a boil.
  • While the juices boil, make a cornstarch slurry: For every cup of juices, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 1 tablespoon cold water until dissolved. Reduce the heat so the juices are simmering, whisk in the slurry and cook, whisking frequently, until the sauce has slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the parsley. Season with salt if necessary.
  • Slice the pork against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and arrange on a large platter with the vegetables. Ladle some of the sauce on top. Season the meat with a pinch of salt, and garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley. Serve with egg noodles, and pass the remaining sauce.

PHILADELPHIA STYLE ROAST PORK SANDWICHES



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This delicious sandwich is inspired by the roast pork sandwich you'll find in South Philly.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Shoulder Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup chicken stock
12 ounces fresh spinach
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
lemon, juiced
1 cup shredded Manchego cheese
4 crusty rolls

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Remove the netting or strings on pork roast, keeping them intact to use again. Combine rosemary, 3 cloves of garlic, parsley, 3 teaspoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper in a bowl. Slice open the pork roast and spread it with the oil and herb mixture. Roll up the pork and secure it with the netting or string. Rub outside of the roast with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan or baking dish and pour in water. Bake in the preheated oven, basting occasionally, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours; add more water if necessary. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Allow the roast to rest 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve the pan juices.
  • While the pork is resting, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Stir in 2 cloves chopped garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant but not brown, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Add spinach, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and lemon juice. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
  • Cut the string on the roast and cut the pork into thin slices. Return the sliced pork to the reserved pan juices.
  • Slice the sandwich rolls and sprinkle each roll with shredded Manchego cheese. Add pork slices to each sandwich, top with spinach, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 147.1 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 50.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 2951.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Tips:

  • Sear the pork roast well: This will help to develop a delicious crust and lock in the juices.
  • Use a Dutch oven or braising pan: These heavy-bottomed pots will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the roast from burning.
  • Add plenty of liquid: The liquid will help to keep the roast moist and flavorful. You can use water, broth, or even beer or wine.
  • Season the roast generously: Use a variety of herbs and spices to give the roast a delicious flavor. Some popular choices include garlic, onion, thyme, rosemary, and sage.
  • Cook the roast low and slow: This will help to tenderize the meat and develop a rich flavor.
  • Let the roast rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Pennsylvania-style pork roast is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its tender meat, flavorful gravy, and crispy potatoes, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pork recipe, give this Pennsylvania-style pork roast a try.

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