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Seapraad (Pork Roast)

<em>Seapraad</em>
Seapraad
Golden delicious apple adds <br>a sweet touch to this dish.
Golden delicious apple adds
a sweet touch to this dish.

Seapraad, or pork roast, is commonly at the heart of family dinners in Estonian homes. It is often served with sauerkraut and potatoes, and using a belly, shoulder, or loin cut is typical. Pork roast is especially popular during the Christmas holiday season. This recipe produces a main dish of tender and juicy meat with sweet and savory flavors from apples, carrots, and onions. 

Prep Time
10 minutes
+ 6 hours resting
Cook Time
3 hours 45 minutes
Total Time
9 hours 55 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 6 lb (2.7 kg) bone-in pork loin
  • 3 Tbsp (45 g) coarse salt
  • 1½ Tbsp (22 ml) freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and quartered
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 1 large Golden Delicious apple, quartered

Directions

  1. Place the pork roast in a large roasting pan and pat it dry.
  2. Sprinkle the meat with the salt and pepper.
  3. Cover the seasoned meat and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
  5. Add the carrots and onions to the roasting pan, arranging some underneath the bulk of the roast, and cook for 3½ hours. An hour before the roast is finished, add the apples.
  6. Let the roast stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For added flavor and moisture, include a few tablespoons of beef broth in the pan along with in the pork while it is roasting.

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