Homemade boiled pork roast

Description

Homemade boiled pork roast turns out very tender and delicious. You can also add onion, black peppercorns, and a little vinegar to the broth. Before baking, brush the pork roast with orange jam or honey. Homemade boiled pork roast is perfect as a sandwich filling, cold appetizer, or snack, and pairs well with many side dishes, fresh vegetables, and herbs. It can be stored in a closed container in the refrigerator for 4 days.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Peel, rinse, and coarsely chop the celery and carrots.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Remove the zest from the orange, avoiding the white layer.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Place the pork leg, tied with kitchen twine, celery, carrots, bay leaf, a sprig of rosemary, zest, and orange juice into a tall saucepan.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Pour in cold water, just enough to cover the ham.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, keeping the water constantly boiling. Then turn off the heat and let the ham rest in the broth for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Transfer the roast to a cutting board and remove the kitchen twine.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Cut the skin off the ham and make shallow cuts with a sharp knife.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Place the pork roast on a baking sheet, insert rosemary into the slits, and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius until golden brown.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Wrap the cooked hot pork in foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing into pieces.