fresh apple cider

Are there many things more comforting than a roast.  From a roast beastie to a nutroast, having dinner cranking away in the oven is one of life’s most happy things.

This is a true treat and one that you shouldn’t wait for a Sunday for although it will start your week off really well.  It’s a one pot meal with enough for lunches the next day.

I started with a base of apples, sweet potatoes, onions, a bay leaf, sage and a whole clove.

Next comes a 2 lb shoulder, pork roast.  Just slit it down the centre to make a pocket and fill with fresh sage and slice apples.  Then to baste-apple cider.  I used the alcoholic version with the bubbles but fresh apple cider would be just as nice.

A good does of salt and pepper and a slosh of maple syrup and you are done dinner prep.

Bake for and hour and a half at 350 and this is what you are treated to.

I guilded this lilly with a side of roasted brussel sprouts and small one ate her own weight in dinner.