Craving a flavor adventure? Get ready to transform humble pork shoulder into a masterpiece with our Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Roast Pork recipe! It's surprisingly simple and guaranteed to deliver a sweet and savory explosion that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Alright, let's explore into what you'll need to make this amazing roast pork! So, grab about 3.5 to 4 pounds of pork shoulder—or butt, as some call it—and cut it into eight equal pieces. Trust me, that's key!
Now, for the simple seasonings, you'll want one teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Easy peasy!
The sauce? Oh, that's where the magic happens! You're gonna need 7 tablespoons of unsalted butter, half a cup of brown sugar –packed loosely, mind you. It is essential! Plus, a quarter cup of cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar if you're feeling fancy! These sweet and tangy flavors will complement the pork in a way similar to balsamic vinegar, creating a complex and satisfying taste.
And don't forget the garlic! Four minced cloves will do the trick, trust me. Oh – a quarter teaspoon of salt and pepper to balance the garlic!
Instructions
First, let's get cooking—preheat your oven to 320°F if it's a standard oven, or 290°F if it's a fan-forced one. That's the first step!
Next, I want you to place all those yummy sauce ingredients into a saucepan. We're talking medium heat here, folks. Once the butter's melted, stir everything together until that sugar is totally dissolved. Let it simmer for a minute or two, then take it off the heat, alright?
Now:
- Sprinkle your pork pieces with salt and pepper – don't be shy!
- Line your baking pan (foil first, then parchment paper), and arrange the pork. Like with bacon-wrapped tenderloin, the internal temperature should reach 145°F.
- Pour that gorgeous sauce all over the pork pieces.
Cover it with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove the foil, turn the pork, and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes. Want that syrupy goodness? Turn the pork again, spoon those pan juices over it, and bake for another 20-30 minutes until it's golden brown, and I bet you'll taste a delicious masterpiece!
Recipe Notes
Let's explore some recipe notes—I think skinless, boneless pork shoulder (or pork butt/Boston butt) works great here! Cut it into large chunks; that way, you'll maximise that caramelised surface—yum! Or, try cutting it in half to make two long strips. Important: increase the covered cook time by 20 minutes if you do that.
This recipe also works brilliantly with pork scotch fillet—also known as pork neck.
Slow cooker time! I haven't tried this yet, but here's how I *would* do it: Make the sauce as I've written, and pour it all over the pork in your slow cooker. Cook on low for six hours. Remove the pork, and then pour all the liquid into a pan. Simmer fast on high until it's reduced to about 1 ½ cups. Then, pour it over the pork, and roast at 350F until caramelised.
Nutrition Information
- Pork Shoulder: It's the star and gives us protein, but it also contains fat.
- Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Sauce: Butter and brown sugar gives you all that flavor.
- Portion size: Remember, this calculation assumes 8 servings.
Don't let the numbers scare you; you're eating delicious food, and sometimes, that's what matters most! Just enjoy and portion it right.
Short Recipe Version
Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Roast Pork (Short Version)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60-75 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 2-3 lb Pork Roast (Rump or Shoulder)
- 4 tbsp Butter, unsalted
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, melt butter. Mix in garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper
- Place pork roast in a roasting pan.
- Pour butter mixture over the pork roast, ensuring it's evenly coated.
- Roast for 60-75 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Spoon pan juices over the sliced pork.
Nutrition Information (per serving, estimated):
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 5g