Pork Shoulder Roast with Pomegranate Glaze
Pork Shoulder Roast with Pomegranate Glaze pairs juicy, slow-roasted pork with a bright, tangy-sweet sauce made from fresh pomegranate, balsamic, and a hint of cinnamon. The glossy reduction adds fruit-forward depth that complements the rich meat without overpowering it. Serve for a cozy weekend dinner or a holiday gathering when you want something impressive yet comforting.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Shoulder Roast with Pomegranate Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Season the pork roast with garlic, kosher salt, and pepper, then place it in a roasting pan.
- 2
Bake the roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven.
- 3
While the roast bakes, combine the pomegranate seeds and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 4
Lower the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until the pomegranate seeds break down and release their juices.
- 5
Press the mixture through a strainer to extract as much juice as possible; you should have about 3/4 cup of juice.
- 6
Pour the pomegranate juice into a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- 7
Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half.
- 8
Remove from the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar, sugar, and cinnamon.
- 9
After the roast has cooked for 45 minutes, baste it with the pomegranate sauce, brushing it over the top and sides.
- 10
Continue roasting the pork, basting every 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 30 minutes.
- 11
Remove from the oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes before carving and serving.
- Calories 300.56 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 21.27 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 9.23 g 3%
- Total Fat 19.29 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 6.11 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.77 mg High 22%
- Sodium 75.65 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.63 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 8.77 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.09 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pork Shoulder Roast with Pomegranate Glaze is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Ground Cinnamon, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 300.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Shoulder Roast with Pomegranate Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Ground Cinnamon, Minced Garlic, Pomegranate Arils. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Shoulder Roast with Pomegranate Glaze?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 300.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Shoulder Roast with Pomegranate Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Pork Shoulder Roast with Pomegranate Glaze healthy?
- Pork Shoulder Roast with Pomegranate Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 300.56 calories and 21.27 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.11 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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