I propose a somewhat special recipe, Glazed Apple Pork Shoulder. A unique recipe with an unusual pairing of pork, in this case, the shoulder, and apples, all topped with a honey glaze to make the surface crunchy and sweet.
I got this recipe from an aunt who was reluctant to share it, but it was worth the effort. This special combination makes the meat truly delicious and flavorful. Instead of pork shoulder, you can use pork loin for this recipe, and the result will be very similar.
Glazed Apple Pork Shoulder can be prepared for a dinner or even a family or friends’ lunch, and the result will be excellent. You can pair the roast dish with a still red wine, like Barbera, Chianti, or Nero D’Avola.
Here are some other delicious recipes with pork:
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 3 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6/8 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 1,092.99 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 5.50 (g) of which sugars 4.24 (g)
- Proteins 73.51 (g)
- Fat 86.36 (g) of which saturated 29.61 (g)of which unsaturated 46.57 (g)
- Fibers 0.98 (g)
- Sodium 5,283.74 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 310 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Glazed Apple Pork Shoulder
- 2.8 lbs Pork Shoulder (or pork loin)
- 2 Apples (green)
- 1 Red onions of Tropea
- 3 tbsps Honey
- 10.5 oz Bacon (thin slices)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 5 tbsps Oil
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- to taste Rosemary
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Tools
- Baking Pan Candy 42807319 Enamel Baking Tray, Original Accessory, Support Tray, Rectangular, Enamelled, 14.56×17.52×1.18 inches, Black
- Small Pan Agnelli Family Pan, Aluminum, Gray, 5.5 inches
- Strainer IBILI Classic-Strainer with Mesh, Half Sphere, Stainless Steel, 5.5 inches
- Bowl AmazonCommercial – Set of 3 Bowls, Covers Not Included
Steps for Glazed Apple Pork Shoulder
Wash the apples and slice them evenly, slice the onion. Set aside.
Take the shoulder, make slits in the back to create pockets. The space between each cut should be at least 0.6 inches, so not too thin. Insert 2 apple slices and an equal amount of bacon into each slit, along with a bit of meat spice mix. Once stuffed, tie it all with kitchen twine to prevent the pockets from reopening and losing the contents. Sprinkle with the rest of the spice mix, salt, and pepper.
Place the onion and remaining apple slices at the bottom of the baking pan, season with salt, oil, and pepper, place the shoulder on top, and pour two tablespoons of honey over it. At this point, put it in a preheated oven at 320°F and let it cook for about 1.5 hours, ensuring the bottom does not dry out.
Once cooked, create a sauce by taking only the apples and onions from the bottom, placing them in a mixer, and blending. Meanwhile, warm the tomato sauce in a pan, where you will add the apple and onion sauce for 5 minutes, then strain it through a fine-mesh strainer, and it is ready.
Remove the string, slice the meat, and garnish with the sauce.
