Honey Roasted Pork with Caramelized Onions -

Honey Roasted Pork with Caramelized Onions

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings: 4–6

Difficulty: Easy

2.2 lb (1 kg) pork shoulder or pork leg

¼ cup honey

2 large onions, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup white wine

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Fresh thyme or rosemary

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

Season the pork generously with salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme or rosemary.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until deeply browned.

Transfer the pork to a roasting pan and scatter the sliced onions around it. Cook briefly until the onions begin to soften.

Add the minced garlic, drizzle the honey evenly over the pork, and pour the white wine into the pan.

Cover the roasting pan loosely with foil and roast for about 2 hours, basting the pork occasionally with the pan juices.

Remove the foil for the final 15 minutes to allow the pork to caramelize and develop a rich glaze.

Remove from the oven and let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Spoon the caramelized onions and sauce over the pork before serving.

Roasted or baby potatoes

Green beans or roasted vegetables

Crusty bread to soak up the sauce

A fresh green salad for balance

Pork shoulder stays the juiciest for slow roasting

Light honey gives a mild sweetness; dark honey adds depth

Always rest the pork before slicing to keep it moist