Polish Pork Roast: Pieczen Wieprzowa
This Polish Pork Roast, known as Pieczen Wieprzowa, is a classic dish in Polish cuisine. It's a hearty and flavorful roast that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 onions, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp marjoram
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, paprika, and marjoram.
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the pork on all sides.
- Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
- Add the sliced onions, garlic, and caraway seeds to the pot and cook until the onions are softened.
- Return the pork to the pot and add the chicken broth.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for 2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
- Once cooked, remove the pork from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced pork with the onion and broth mixture spooned over the top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Dutch oven Sharp knife Cutting board
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Polish Pork Roast with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, marinate the pork shoulder in the seasoning mixture overnight before cooking.
Cost
$15