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-
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
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.
Prepare Pork:
Place the pork joint onto the bed of vegetables.
Dry the pork skin with kitchen paper.
Season:
Season the pork and vegetables well with roasting salt or a mixture of sea salt and finely chopped rosemary/thyme.
Add Cider:
Pour the cider into the tray to cover the majority of the vegetables while leaving the pork skin completely dry.
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.
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.
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.
Add Green Vegetables:
Steam or cook green vegetables such as leeks, cabbage, and peas.
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.