Sweet caramelized pork: An indulgent twist on classic flavors
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Place pork shoulder in a roasting pan and pour the mixture over it.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 3 hours.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes to caramelize.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be used in sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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