A beautifully roasted pork cottage roll makes for the ultimate comfort food dinner. When cooked properly, this classic cut of pork turns out incredibly moist, fall-apart tender and packed with savory flavor. Learning how to cook a pork cottage roll in the oven results in a meal the whole family will love. This guide covers everything you need to know for roasting cottage roll pork to juicy, delicious perfection.
What Exactly is a Pork Cottage Roll?
A pork cottage roll sometimes called a pork shoulder roll comes from the front leg/shoulder section of the pig. It is a cylindrical shaped cut that has been cured, brined or seasoned before being rolled and netted. This process helps infuse flavor and enhances tenderness. Cottage rolls typically weigh 1.5 to 3 pounds, making them the ideal size to serve 4-6 people.
Choosing the Best Cut of Meat
When selecting your pork shoulder roll, look for:
- Size between 1.5 – 3 lbs for proper portioning
- Bright pink color indicating freshness
- Generous marbling throughout for moisture
- 1⁄4 inch layer of fat cap on top to keep it juicy
- Unpassed expiration date and proper refrigerated storage
A quality cottage roll that meets these standards will provide delicious roasted pork dinner.
Proper Seasoning is Crucial
Before roasting, be sure to generously season the exterior of the pork shoulder roll. This helps form a flavorful, browned crust. Use a basic blend of salt, pepper and garlic powder. You can also coat it in a pork rub, adobo or herb seasoning. Allow to sit at room temperature 30 minutes post-seasoning.
Oven Roasting Method
Follow these simple steps for roasting pork cottage roll in the oven
- Preheat oven to 300°F to allow for slow roasting
- Place pork roll fat side up in roasting pan for self-basting
- Surround meat with veggies like onions, carrots, potatoes
- Add broth or water to bottom of pan for moisture
- Cover pan tightly with foil and roast 3 hours
- Check internal temp, should reach 185°F for shredding
- Allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing to finalize cook
Test for Proper Doneness
The best way to test for doneness is to use an instant read meat thermometer. Insert into the thickest part of the roast, avoiding bone and fat. Pork is safe to eat once it reaches the minimum internal temperature of 145°F. If under, return to oven for more roasting.
Add a Finishing Glaze or Sauce
Once rested, you can brush the exterior of the cottage roll with an apricot jam or peach preserve glaze. Return to oven just until sticky, about 10-15 minutes. This adds sweetness and enhances the roast pork flavor.
Serving Suggestions for Cottage Roll
Pork shoulder roll makes for delicious hot meals or leftovers:
- Slice and serve with roasted vegetables and potatoes
- Shred meat for pulled pork sandwiches or tacos
- Dice up to add to omelets, hash, or frittatas
- Toss shredded pork with barbecue sauce for sliders
- Shred into soups, fried rice, pasta, or grain bowls
A flavorful condiment like mustard, horseradish or chimichurri pairs nicely with the roast pork.
Storing Leftover Cottage Roll
Properly stored, leftover pork keeps 4-5 days refrigerated and 2-3 months frozen. To store:
- Allow roast to cool then refrigerate in sealed container
- Portion out leftovers into freezer bags for longer storage
- Reheat gently in oven or microwave until heated through
With this complete guide, you can enjoy mouthwatering oven-roasted pork cottage roll any night of the week. The key is choosing a quality cut of meat, proper seasoning and roasting low and slow. Follow these simple steps for the most juicy, tender and delicious roast pork dinner.
Ingredients For mom’s cottage roll
- 4 kg cottage roll
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lg onion
- 4-5 peppercorns
- 4 md potatoes
- 2 lg carrots
- 2 parsnips
- 1/2 sm rutabaga
- 1 md wedge cabbage
How To Make mom’s cottage roll
- 1. Put the cottage roll, onion, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a stock pot. Cover with water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer. If you need to, add more water to keep the meat covered during the hour of cooking. Cut vegetables into bite sized pieces. Pour vegetables into stock pot. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender. Remove meat from stock pot. Cut mesh from meat and slice for serving. Serve the vegetables on the side. Keep the stock and any extra vegetables for making soup with some of the meat. Slice about a half-inch thick. Trim the fat from any leftover cottage roll slices. First cut the slices into cubes. Then, add the extra vegetables and stock to the pot and bring it back to a boil. If you have more meat and stock than vegetables left over, but not enough vegetables for soup, think outside the box. Stir in a cooked beans (eg. navy, black, or kidney) or noodles, or add more vegetables, or any mix of the things that were listed. The soup that is made is tasty on its own, but it would also be good with drop dumplings. You can cook a cottage roll dinner in one pot on the stove, in the slow cooker, or even on the counter. This one was cooked on the stove. Making sure the cottage roll stays submerged in water and cooking it slowly will make the meat soft. This really is an easy, cheap, and tasty meal that doesn’t take much time to make. Dinner for two that night, soup for four the next day, and enough left overs for two the next day.
- 2. I put the vegetables on the side and served the cottage roll. A small garden salad and dinner rolls completed the meal. I was happy with how this one-pot meal turned out.
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