Enjoy tender, smoky pork roast served with creamy broccoli yogurt sauce and flavorful mashed potatoes. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for special occasions or weekend dinners, offering rich flavors and satisfying sides that will impress your guests. Prepare it with simple ingredients and slow roasting for tender, juicy meat paired with delicious, savory accompaniments.
Pork shoulder offers a juicy, flavorful option packed with nutrients. This recipe features slow-cooked smoky pork served alongside a creamy broccoli yogurt sauce and seasoned mashed potatoes. While the pork is delicious on its own, pairing it with these sides enhances the experience, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 6 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Pork shoulder: 700g
Onions: 4
Garlic cloves: 4
Paprika: 3 tbsp
Brown sugar: 1 tbsp
Pepper: 1 tsp
Salt: To taste
Thyme: 3 sprigs
Olive oil: 2 tbsp
Mustard paste: 1 tbsp
Potatoes: 4
Spring onions: 2
Marinade preparation:
Chop the onions finely and mash the garlic. Mix the juices with paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to create a marinade. Let sit for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
Lay the pork in a baking dish with onion slices, coat with marinade, sprinkle thyme, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast slowly at 180°C for around 6 hours until tender.
Boil potatoes with salt until soft, then mash with chopped spring onions and optional cheese. Season to taste.
The broccoli yogurt sauce is made by chopping broccoli and shallots, then blending with yogurt, salt, pepper, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Bake for 10 minutes at 180°C, then mix thoroughly.
Shred the cooked pork and serve alongside mashed potatoes and broccoli sauce for a hearty, flavorful meal. Perfect for special dinners or weekend treats. Enjoy!