Ingredients

  • 1 each pork shoulder
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 2 each celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest grated
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 large bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups red wine
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Method

  • Trim every bit of fat possible off the meat and discard.
  • Place the meat in a large non-metal container.
  • Mix all of the other ingredients together and pour over the meat.
  • Marinate the meat in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or up to 8 days.
  • Turn the meat several times during marination so that no section is allowed to become dry.
  • When ready to roast, transfer the meat to a large heavy roaster pan (an enameled iron roaster with a lid would be ideal).
  • Remove the bay leaf, peppercorns, whole allspice and whole cloves (if used) from the marinade and pour the marinade over the meat.
  • Roast the meat in a 350F (180C) F oven, basting frequently.
  • Allow 30 to 40 minutes per pound.
  • Remove the cover during the last 1/2 hour.
  • You should be able to "cut with a fork" when done.
  • If the pan becomes too dry, add additional red wine and/or water, 1/2 cup at a time.
  • You will want at least 1 cup of liquid remaining in the panwhen the roast is done.
  • Transfer the roast to a carving platter and allow it to cool slightly before carving.
  • If desired, serve surrounded with small baked apples or spiced crab apples.