Slow Roasted Honey Glazed Pork

Somebody shared this slow roasted honey glazed pork recipe on Facebook and as soon as I saw it, I knew right away I had to make it. The roasted pork covered with honey glazed sauce not only looked appealing but also appetizing. I immediately shopped for the ingredients and was able to make it over the weekend.

The original recipe asks for a whole boneless, skin-on pork shoulder but I opted for one that did not have skin so that there was less fat. After scoring the top part of the pork, it was marinated in a mixture of sugar, chopped garlic and green onions for an hour and then slowly roasted with the potatoes and asparagus in the oven at a low temperature. After an hour, the oven temperature was raised, the pork was covered with honey glazed sauce and was then roasted for another 20 minutes. The result was an incredibly delicious dish. The potatoes and asparagus were able to absorb some of the honey glazed sauce thereby making them more tasty.  Somehow, the sliced roasted pork reminded me of char siu (Chinese barbeque pork). Even though the two dishes use different marinade, the texture and taste are quite similar. This roasted honey glazed pork was a big hit with my family. I will definitely make it again and next time, I will make sure to double the recipe. Enjoy!

Slow Roasted Honey Glazed Pork

 

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Prep time

1 hour 15 mins

Cook time

1 hour

Total time

2 hours 15 mins

 

Author: Liza A

Serves: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup plus 2 tbsp soy sauce, divided
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 2–3 lbs boneless, skin-on pork shoulder
• 1 bunch asparagus, halved
• 6 Yukon potatoes, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• ½ cup honey

Instructions

1. Score the skin of the pork by slicing a crosshatch pattern through the skin down to the meat.
2. In a large bowl, combine one cup of the soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and green onions. Add the pork and toss to coat evenly; marinate for at least one hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 275 degree F.
4. On a baking sheet, place the asparagus halves to the right and diced potatoes to the left. Toss the vegetables with the oil, salt, and pepper. Place the marinated pork in the middle of the baking sheet. Bake one to one and a half hours, depending on the weight of the pork.
5. Increase the heat of the oven to 500 degree F.
6. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, honey, and remaining soy sauce, stirring until smooth.
7. Spoon the honey glaze over the top of the pork, making sure to fill the cracks and crevices on top. Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until sugar is dark brown and caramelized, and the top of the pork is crispy.
8. Remove the vegetables and pork from the tray, making sure to save all the juices.
9. Slice the pork into ½-inch slices, and plate with the roasted vegetables. Spoon the reserved pan juices on top of the pork, and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe source: buzzfeed.com

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