Slow-cooked perfection: Roasted pork shoulder for the feast
Although cold appetizers and salads are the stars of a New Year's Eve do, the highlight is always the hot dinner. In this role, delicious, tender pork shoulder will do the trick. This meat simply melts in the mouth.
This roasted pork shoulder will charm all your invited guests. It's ideal for a party and a family meal, even if a discerning mother-in-law is visiting. Preparing the meat is straightforward and quick; just pop everything in the oven. You can also prepare this meat in advance and reheat it later.
Roasted pork shoulder in delicious sauce
The secret lies in simplicity—there's no long list of ingredients or complicated preparation methods here. Onions cooked in honey and wine envelop the pieces of pork, imparting their rich flavour.
The meat is so tender it almost melts, and you don't even need a knife. You can serve this pork shoulder at a New Year's Eve do with a slice of bread or add potatoes and a salad for a family meal.
Ingredients:
- 800g pork shoulder slices,
- 60ml olive oil,
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika,
- 1 teaspoon dried garlic,
- 1 tablespoon dried marjoram,
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds,
- pinch of nutmeg,
- 1 teaspoon salt,
- ½ teaspoon pepper.
Other Ingredients:
- 2 white onions,
- 2 red onions,
- 2 garlic cloves,
- 120ml red wine,
- 3 tablespoons honey,
- 1 tablespoon French mustard.
Preparation Method:
Step 1. Place the pork shoulder slices in a bowl. Add the olive oil and all the spices. Mix thoroughly, rubbing the aromatic mixture into the meat. Set aside to marinate. You can prepare the meat the day before, but if you forget, all is not lost. The pork shoulder will still be aromatic and perfectly seasoned.
Step 2. Slice the red and white onions fairly thinly, and slice the garlic.
Step 3. Brown the pork shoulder on both sides in a skillet until slightly golden. This will keep it moist and tender after roasting.
Step 4. Add the sliced onions and garlic to the skillet after removing the pork. When they soften and begin to brown, add the red wine and simmer for a moment. Then, add honey, French mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly.
Step 5. Lay some of the onions at the bottom of an ovenproof dish. Add pieces of meat and cover them with the remaining onions. Cover and place in an oven preheated to 160 degrees Celsius. Bake for 1.5 hours.
Step 6. Serve the roasted pork shoulder directly from the ovenproof dish or transfer to a platter. Enjoy!
