Catholic Recipe: Stuffed Pork Shoulder Roast

INGREDIENTS

  • 4–6 lb. pork shoulder roast 

    Stuff with:

  • 1/2 cup diced fresh cranberries
  • 1 apple, diced
  • 2/3 cup prunes cut into bits
  • 1/2–2/3 cup raisins

Details

Serves: 8

Prep Time: N/A

Difficulty:  ★★☆☆

Cost:  ★★☆☆

For Ages: 15+

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The fruit stuffing in the roast symbolizes the good works of St. Nicholas--some done in secret, hidden from others' eyes, and some done openly.

DIRECTIONS

Bake in oven for about 3–3 1/2 hours at 350º F. Or cook in crock pot all day slowly.

Recipe Source: St. Michael the Archangel Online
Wed30 April
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