Traditional Slovak Roast Pork
A hearty, slow-roasted pork dish from Slovakia, perfect for a cold winter's day. The pork is marinated in a blend of spices and herbs before being roasted to perfection.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds pork shoulderskin removed
- ●2 tablespoons caraway seedsoptional
- ●1 teaspoon black pepper
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2-3 medium potatoespeeled and chopped
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the pork, caraway seeds, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, garlic, and onion. Mix well to coat the pork evenly.
- 3
Transfer the pork and marinade to a large Dutch oven or a heavy roasting pan.
- 4
Add the potatoes and carrots to the pan, making sure they are covered with the marinade.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the pork is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- 6
Baste the pork with the pan juices every 30 minutes to keep it moist.
- 7
Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.