Pork Roast with Greek Potatoes in the Oven
Author/ Συγγραφέας: Katerina
Recipe type/ Τύπος Πιάτου: Main Course
Cuisine/ Κουζίνα: Greek
- 1 to 1.5 kilos / 2 to 2.5 lb pork cut in big chunks or as a whole
- About 6 big potatoes cut lengthwise in 4 pieces (you can add more if you like, it is completely up to you)
- ½ cup mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 onion cut in slices
- 2 garlic cloves cut in half
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cups of water
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- Place all the ingredients of the marinade in a non-reactive vessel and whisk to incorporate.
- Place the pork pieces, stir to cover them with the marinade and place them in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
- Take a deep pan with a lid.
- If you don’t have pan with a lid, you can cover it with parchment paper.
- Arrange the potatoes in a layer.
- Throw the garlic clove in between them.
- Scatter the onion slices on top.
- Salt and pepper and sprinkle the oregano.
- In a small bowl mix the water with the mustard and the honey.
- Pour this mix to the pan followed by the olive oil.
- Cover the pan and let it cook for 1 to 1 ½ hours.
- In the meantime, take the pork out of the fridge to arrive at room temperature.
- Open the lid and check the water.
- If you see that it was absorbed add another one cup.
- Arrange the pork pieces in the pan and pour their marinade.
- Bake for another one hour or until the pork and potatoes have acquired a nice deep golden color.
- Remove, let it rest for five minutes and serve.
Recipe by Culinary Flavors at https://www.culinaryflavors.gr/pork-roast-with-greek-potatoes-in-the-oven/
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