CIDER BRAISED PORK AND ROAST POTATOES

Combining tender, succulent pork with perfectly roasted potatoes and vegetables. The addition of cider infuses the dish with a hint of sweetness and a depth of flavour.

PREP 15m

COOK 1h 40m

TOTAL 2h

SERVES 4-6

Ingredients-

  • 1.6 kg pork leg or shoulder (rolled)

  • 8 medium potatoes

  • 1 kg carrots

  • 1 onion

  • 1 tbsp roasting salt or 2 tsp sea salt & 1 tsp finely chopped rosemary/thyme

  • 500 ml bottle of cider

  • Green vegetables (e.g., leeks, cabbage, peas) to finish


Instructions-

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. Prepare Vegetables:

    • Peel and cut the potatoes into large halves.

    • Do the same with the carrots.

    • Roughly chop the onion and add all the vegetables to a roasting tray.

  3. Prepare Pork:

    • Place the pork joint onto the bed of vegetables.

    • Dry the pork skin with kitchen paper.

  4. Season:

    • Season the pork and vegetables well with roasting salt or a mixture of sea salt and finely chopped rosemary/thyme.

  5. Add Cider:

    • Pour the cider into the tray to cover the majority of the vegetables while leaving the pork skin completely dry.

  6. Roast:

    • Roast the dish in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. Adjust the cooking time based on the weight of the pork joint.

    • Check halfway through and turn the potatoes if needed.

  7. Rest the Pork:

    • Remove the pork from the oven and wrap it in foil, leaving the skin exposed. Allow the pork to rest for 20 minutes before carving.

  8. Toss Potatoes:

    • Toss the roasted potatoes in the tray with a spoon and keep them in the turned-off oven while you get everything else ready.

  9. Add Green Vegetables:

    • Steam or cook green vegetables such as leeks, cabbage, and peas.

  10. Serve:

    • Carve the rested pork and serve it with the roasted vegetables, crispy potatoes, and green vegetables.

    • You can also make a simple gravy to accompany the dish.