BIRTHDAY PORK ROAST

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 6h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups water
1/4 cup smashed garlic
1/4 cup amber agave syrup
1/2 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
1 tablespoon peppercorns
1/3 cup kosher salt
6 cups ice, or enough to yield 10 cups total liquid
1 (4-pound) bone-in pork loin with 8 bones
1/2 cup pesto, homemade or your favorite store-bought brand
2 teaspoons crushed red chile flakes
1/4 cup minced garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 onions, peeled and roughly chopped
2 cups roughly chopped carrots
2 cups roughly chopped parsnips
2 cups halved Brussels sprouts
1/ 4 to 1/2 cup garlic, peeled and smashed
1 1/2 to 2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • For the brine: To a large pot, add the water and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, add the garlic, agave syrup, red chile flakes, peppercorns, and salt and turn off the heat. Once slightly cooled, add the mixture to a large container and add 6 cups ice to yield about 10 cups liquid. Add the pork and submerge. Place into the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 hours. Remove and rinse under cool water; pat dry with paper towels.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • On a steady cutting board (place a couple of damp paper towels under it to keep it from moving around), stand the roast up with the bones up and the loin down. With a sharp, thin knife, slice carefully along the bones, separating the eye of the loin from the bones, but leaving the loin still attached on the bottom. Continue butterflying and slowly roll out, creating a large flat surface for the pesto to easily spread on.
  • For the pesto filling: In a small bowl, combine the pesto, chile flakes, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well and spread this mixture evenly on the inside of the rolled out loin. Carefully roll back up. Cut a 2 to 3-inch slit in between the bones. Truss the roast with kitchen string in between the bones and around the roast. This will help the roast cook evenly.
  • For the roasting vegetables base: In a heavy, large roasting pan, add the onions, carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, and smashed garlic and toss to combine. Place the tied pork roast on a v-rack over the vegetables, tent with heavy duty aluminum foil, and roast in the oven until the internal temperature reads 145 to 150 degrees F, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. About 3/4 of the way through the cooking process remove the foil, this will help the pork brown up a bit. Remove from the oven, tent with foil, and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes to rest and carry over cooking for another 5 to 10 degrees F. Place the roasting pan over medium-high heat and add 1 1/2 to 2 cups chicken stock and bring to a boil. Allow to boil and reduce for 5 minutes.
  • To finish: Strain the vegetables and place onto a serving platter. Finish the sauce with about 2 tablespoons butter and remove from the heat.
  • Remove the kitchen string and slice the pork into 1 1/2-inch thick pieces. Serve immediately with the vegetables and pan sauce.

Agbaje Mariam
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The pork roast was a little bland, but the sauce helped to add some flavor.


Queen Goddess
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This recipe is amazing! The pork roast was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mario Vrkljan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pork roast was tough and dry. I followed the recipe exactly.


Nehal Hesham
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I made this pork roast for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best pork roast he's ever had.


Sanu Budha
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork roast was tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.


Asad Laghari
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I would have liked the sauce to be a little thicker, but overall the pork roast was very good.


Muhammad Rauff
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The pork roast was a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Mamnun Rahman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork roast turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Cyborg Dev
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This is the best pork roast I've ever had. It was so easy to make and the results were incredible.


Emmy Nnaboy
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


chester adams
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This pork roast was a hit at my birthday party! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.