Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of a Rustic Apple Cider Bourbon Pork Roast, perfectly balanced with the sweetness of burnt sugar. This dish embodies refined comfort, ideal for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
4 lbs pork roast
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 apples, sliced
1 onion, quartered
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork roast on all sides until browned.
3. In a bowl, mix apple cider, bourbon, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.
4. Place the seared pork in a roasting pan and pour the cider mixture over it.
5. Add the sliced apples and quartered onion around the pork.
6. Cover with foil and roast for 2.5 hours, basting occasionally.
7. Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30 minutes until caramelized.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, marinate the pork in the cider and bourbon mixture overnight.
Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg