Dutch Oven Pork Roast
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5.0
3 reviews
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
303 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Dutch Oven Pork Roast
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This one-pot Dutch oven pork roast is made with simple ingredients, cooked on the stovetop, and served with tender pork, flavorful vegetables, and a rich gravy.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb pork roast 1 kg, Note 1
- Fine sea salt and ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard or plain yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 onions chopped, about 10 oz/ 300 g
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 large carrots peeled and cut in half
- 5 black peppercorns
- 2 whole cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups beef broth 500 ml
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3-4 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar or more to taste
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Instructions
- Prepare the pork: Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper, then rub it with mustard.2 lb pork roast / 1 kg + fine sea salt and ground black pepper + 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Sear: Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Brown the pork on all sides on medium-high heat, about 5 minutes per side. Add butter and chopped onions, stirring for about 2 minutes until the onions turn lightly golden. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.2 tablespoons vegetable oil + 1 tablespoon butter + 2 onions + 2 garlic cloves
- Add ingredients: Push the meat slightly to the side, scrape the bottom of the pot, push the pork back into the middle of the pot, and pour in the broth. Add the peeled and halved carrots around it, peppercorns, thyme, bay leaves, and beef broth. Stir a bit to combine.2 large carrots + 5 black peppercorns + 2 whole cloves + 1 teaspoon thyme + 2 bay leaves + 2 cups beef broth / 500 ml
- Simmer pork roast: Bring to a boil, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 80–90 minutes. The pork is done when its internal temperature reaches 145°F/63°C (Notes 2 and 3).
- Remove the meat and the carrots from the pot and keep them warm until you make the gravy.
- Make gravy: Whisk cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to make a thick but pourable slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the pot and simmer for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens. You can thicken the gravy directly in the pot, or for a super smooth version, you can strain it into a small pot and thicken it there.2 tablespoons cornstarch + 3-4 tablespoons cold water
- Adjust the flavor with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar + fine sea salt and ground black pepper
Notes
- Choice of meat: I’ve made this dish with pork loin, shoulder, and butt, and all turned out delicious. Pork loin is leaner, holds its shape well, and is ideal for slicing cleanly. On the other hand, the shoulder or butt has more fat, making the meat richer, softer, and incredibly tender. Don’t use pork tenderloin for making this recipe; it will be overcooked.#
- Cooking time varies depending on the size of the roast and the cut you use. The ones I typically buy weigh around 2 lbs (1 kg) and serve 4-6 people. If you choose a larger or smaller roast, adjust the cooking time as needed.
- Check doneness: It’s best to check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab) to avoid overcooking. A pork loin might be ready sooner than a shoulder or butt roast, so make sure to check.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion from 6
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
843mg
(35%)
Potassium
747mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3478IU
(70%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion from 6 | |
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 843mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 747mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3478IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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