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Bavarian Pork Roast Recipe

Indulge in this mouthwatering Bavarian Pork Roast, a caraway-infused masterpiece slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot! Served with a creamy, tangy sour cream gravy and perfectly complementing Bavarian-style sauerkraut (recipe not included), this easy supper is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Tender, flavorful pork awaits!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 265 mins
Calories 393.8 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bavarian Pork Roast

  • 3-4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

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How to Make Bavarian Pork Roast

  1. Trim excess fat from a 3-4 pound pork roast.
  2. If necessary, cut roast to fit your 3-1/2 to 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire pork roast.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork roast on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove roast and set aside.
  6. Place the browned pork roast in your slow cooker.
  7. Add 1 cup of water to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  8. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  9. Pour the skillet juices and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into the slow cooker.
  10. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender.
  11. Remove the pork roast from the slow cooker and keep warm while making the gravy.
  12. Skim excess fat from the cooking juices in the slow cooker.
  13. Measure 1 1/4 cups of the cooking juices.
  14. Pour the juices into a saucepan.
  15. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  16. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt) and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
  17. Gradually whisk the sour cream mixture into the boiling juices.
  18. Cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy has thickened and become bubbly (about 2 minutes).
  19. Slice the pork roast and serve generously over it with the delicious gravy. Serve with your favorite Bavarian-style sauerkraut.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

64g

Carbs

1g

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