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Apple-Glazed Pork Roast with Sauerkraut Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 4 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Description:

Indulge in the succulent delight of this Apple-Glazed Pork Roast with Sauerkraut, a culinary masterpiece that perfectly balances the sweetness of apples with the savory richness of pork. With a touch of German inspiration, this recipe promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Ingredients:

• 4-5 lb pork roast
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp caraway seed (divided)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 cups apple juice (divided)
• 1 lb sauerkraut
• 2 apples, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced

Instructions:

1. Prepare Glaze:

   • In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon of caraway seed, and salt.
   • Stir in 1 1/2 cups of apple juice and lemon juice.
   • Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Set aside.

2. Roast Pork:

   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
   • Place the pork roast in an oven-proof skillet and insert a meat thermometer.
   • Roast the pork in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

3. Glaze the Roast:

   • Brush the roast with 1/2 cup of the prepared apple juice mixture.
   • Continue roasting for an additional 2 hours.

4. Add Sauerkraut Mixture:

   • Around the pork roast, spoon the combined sauerkraut, sliced apples, sliced carrots, and 1/2 cup of the remaining apple juice.
   • Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of caraway seed.
   • Spoon the remaining apple juice mixture over the pork roast and sauerkraut. Cover the skillet.

5. Final Roasting:

   • Roast for an additional 30 to 60 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 155 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit (68 to 71 degrees Celsius).

6. Rest and Serve:

   • Let the roast stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
   • Serve slices of the succulent pork roast alongside the flavorful sauerkraut mixture.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 305.3
• Fat: 16.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.3g
• Cholesterol: 114.3mg
• Sodium: 181.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 23.6g
  • Fiber: 5.6g
  • Sugar: 16.1g
• Protein: 34.4g

Recipe Notes:

• For a deeper flavor, marinate the pork roast in the apple juice mixture for a few hours before roasting.
• Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the glaze by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste preferences.
• Serve this delightful dish with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.