Roasted Honey Garlic Pork
This pork is a little sweet with just a bit of heat. The outsides get a little bit of bark that gives way to tender, juicy pork. It is the perfect mix of textures and flavors and is sure to become one of your new favorite dinners.
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder roast
- 1 onion
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Cut 4 pounds pork shoulder roast into bite sized cubes, about 1-inch. And rough chop 1 onion.
- Put pork and onions in a braiser, large oven safe skillet with a lid, or roasting pan. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Cover and bake for 1 hour.
- Do not drain any liquid from the pan.
- Finely dice 6 cloves garlic. Stir together with 1 cup honey, 3 Tablespoons soy sauce, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Pour sauce over pork. Stir to coat.
- Roast uncovered for 1½ hours, stirring every 20- 30 minutes. The edges will get dark and the cooking liquids will thicken.
- Rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat in the final dish by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- We love serving roasted honey garlic pork bites over rice.
- According to the USDA, you can store cooked pork leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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