Follow our instructions for best results!
Mix the brown sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Season pork well on all sides with this mixture.
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Heat oil in a cast iron dutch oven. On medium-low heat brown the pork roast on all sides until golden brown.
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To the pork greased cast iron pot add in sweet onion sliced and apples. Sauté until softened.
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Stir in the flour, this will slightly thicken the broth and create a delicious apple sauce like gravy that you can pour over the pork roast when serving.
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Whisk in apple cider, then add bay leaves, cinnamon stick, fennel and fresh thyme.
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Top it with chicken or vegetable broth and add pork back into the pot. Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook pork roast at 350 F degrees in the oven covered for about 2 1/2 hours.
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