Sicilian Pineapple Pork Roast

Succulent roast of pork that has been cooked slowly with tomatoes, garlic, and pineapple makes a great family meal if served with mashed potato and green vegetables of your choice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 424 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 (4 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast, trimmed of excess fat
• 5 small garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1 (14.4 ounce) can diced plum tomatoes
• 1 large Vidalia onion, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary and sage. Place roast in the skillet, and turn to brown on all sides. Transfer to a roasting pan.

Step 3

Pierce holes in top of roast using small knife, and insert garlic slices. Pour tomatoes, pineapple, and onion slices over the roast. Sprinkle with remaining rosemary, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and continue to cook 2 hours or until internal temperature of roast reaches a minimum of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).