pork roast with carolina gravy
This is a recipe from the state of North Carolina. The gravy is outstanding. It's great served with cornbread, which makes it a true southern meal.
prep time
45 Min
cook time
3 Hr 30 Min
method
Roast
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 medium leeks
- 5-6 pounds bone-in pork shoulder roast (boston butt)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 slices thick bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 10 cloves garlic, halved
- 3 medium onions, halved and sliced
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 medium bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- - equipment needed: kitchen string or twine
How To Make pork roast with carolina gravy
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove and discard root ends and dark green tops of leeks. Thinly slice leeks; rinse well, and drain.
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Step 21. Cook bacon in hot oil in an ovenproof Dutch oven or large, deep cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Add leeks, garlic, and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, 15 to 17 minutes or until mixture is golden brown; transfer to a bowl.
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Step 3Tie pork roast with kitchen string, securing at 2-inch intervals. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 4Add pork roast, fat side down, to Dutch oven, and cook 2 minutes on all sides or until browned. Remove pork.
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Step 5Return leek mixture to Dutch oven; top with pork. Add broth and next 3 ingredients. Reduce heat to medium, and bring to a light boil. Remove from heat, and cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
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Step 6Bake at 350° for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 180° to 185°. Remove pork from Dutch oven, cover with foil, and let stand 20 minutes before slicing.
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Step 7Meanwhile, pour pan juices through a wire mesh strainer into a saucepan to equal 4 cups, discarding solids (add equal parts broth and white wine to pan juices to equal 4 cups, if necessary). Let stand 5 minutes; skim fat from surface of pan juices. 1. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1 cup and slightly thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in butter until melted. Serve with pork.
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#American
Keyword:
#north carolina
Keyword:
#pork shoulder roast
Ingredient:
Pork
Diet:
Dairy Free
Culture:
Southern
Category:
Roasts
Method:
Roast
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