Fall Apart Pork Roast with Cracked Pepper Gravy

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Fall Apart Pork Roast with Cracked Pepper Gravy.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). While it warms up, grab a mortar and smash together the garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and cracked black pepper until you have a fine, aromatic powder. This spice mix is going to be the star of the show!

2. Step 2

   Next, take your pork shoulder roast and inject it all over with that delicious Creole marinade. This step is key to ensuring your roast is juicy and packed with flavor. Once injected, gently blot the outside of the roast to remove excess moisture, then rub that glorious spice mix all over the roast, making sure it’s well coated.

3. Step 3

   In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Toss in the chopped shallots and elephant garlic, stirring them until they turn a lovely golden brown. Now, it’s time to sear the pork roast! Place it in the skillet and sear each side for about 1 to 2 minutes until the spice coating is beautifully golden.

4. Step 4

   Transfer the seared roast to a roasting pan or Dutch oven, fat side up. Don’t forget to scrape up all those tasty bits of butter, shallots, and garlic from the skillet and sprinkle them around the roast. Surround the pork with the sweet onions, red potatoes, baby carrots, and celery pieces, creating a colorful and hearty arrangement.

5. Step 5

   Mix 1 cup of water with any remaining spice rub and pour it evenly over the roast. Cover the roasting pan with a lid and let it cook in the preheated oven for about 3 3/4 to 4 hours, or until the meat is incredibly tender and falls apart easily.

6. Step 6

   Once the roast is done, carefully remove it from the oven and set it aside on a serving platter, surrounded by those beautiful cooked vegetables. Now, let’s make the gravy! In a bowl, whisk together the cracked black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown gravy mix with 2 cups of water. Pour this mixture into the roasting pan with the leftover juices and place it over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the gravy comes to a boil and thickens, which should take about 5 minutes.

7. Step 7

   Serve the succulent pork roast with the rich cracked pepper gravy drizzled over the top, and enjoy a comforting meal that’s sure to impress!