Honey-glazed pork shoulder with vegetables, baked in the oven, step-by-step recipe with photos, 1007 kcal

Step 1

Pat the spatula dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, make ½ cm deep slits.

Step 2

Finely chop the green onions. Press the garlic through a garlic press. Place in a container. Add honey and soy sauce. Stir. Add the pork and rub thoroughly with the marinade on all sides. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters. Slice the apples. Finely chop the onion. Place in a bowl. Add the green beans. Drizzle with vegetable oil, season with Italian herbs, and salt. Mix well.

Step 4

Place the vegetables in an ovenproof dish. Place the pork on top. Drizzle with the remaining marinade. Bake for 1.5 hours.

Step 5

For the glaze, combine soy sauce, honey, and sugar. Brush the meat with the glaze using a pastry brush. Grill for 3–4 minutes.

Pork can be cooked in a variety of ways, depending on the cut of meat chosen. Different cuts of pork vary in texture: tenderness or toughness, the presence or absence of fat (fatty or lean). The higher the proportion of connective tissue, the longer the cooking time. Knowing the type of meat you're dealing with means preparing it correctly: grilling, baking, braising, or using it as ground meat for sausages.

Grilled pork goes well with vegetables, which can also be grilled. The process doesn't take much time and isn't particularly difficult. To prevent grilled pork from turning out dry, choose cuts that aren't too lean—a layer of fat is a good idea—and marinate them first. Choose a marinade to suit your taste, just like you would for shashlik. In this recipe from Maxim Averin, pork loin pieces are marinated in a mustard and honey mixture. While the pork marinates, you can prepare the grilled vegetables and dress them with a savory sauce that will contrast beautifully with the slightly sweet meat.

Oven-roasted pork is always a surefire choice. The dish is so delicious, juicy, and mouthwatering that even the pickiest of eaters will be delighted by the flavor combination of the golden-brown honey crust with subtle wine notes, paired with dried fruit.