Pork Pot Roast Recipe

Summary

Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientHealthy

Ingredients

 Pork shoulder1 4 pound
 Lard2 Tablespoon
 Water4 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 large onion, cut in thin wedges
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/2 Teaspoon
 3 large carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces
 Turnips2 Medium, peeled
 Cold water1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 All purpose flour2 Tablespoon
 Few drops Kitchen Bouquet
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper1
 Snipped parsley2 Tablespoon

Directions

In a large Dutch oven brown roast in hot lard.
Add the 4 cups water, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, till meat is nearly tender, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
Add carrot pieces and sliced turnips.
Continue cooking till meat is fork tender and vegetables are done,about 30 minutes.
Drain, reserving broth.
Keep vegetables warm.
In saucepan blend cold water slowly into flour; add 1 cup of reserved broth and a few drops Kitchen Bouquet to color.
Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve vegetables and gravy with meat.
Sprinkle vegetables with parsley. (Use remaining reserved broth and 2 cups cubed cooked pork for Pork Pot Pie.)
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