Pork roast with potatoes

Name: Pork roast with potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 kg pork leg; 10 potatoes; 2 sweet potatoes; 500 gr yellow pumpkin; salt; freshly-ground pepper; 2 oranges, juiced; 2 lemons, juiced; 0.5 cup olive oil; 0.25 cup vinegar; 1 tbsp oregano; 1 sprig rosemary; 5 clov. garlic; 0.25 lemon peel; 0.25 orange peel

An exquisite slow-roasted pork dish, featuring hearty potatoes and sweet pumpkin, elevated by a bright citrus marinade that infuses the meat with deep, aromatic complexity and unparalleled tenderness.

Shared by Batman · 4 May 2026

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 2 h 45 min
Total: 2 h 55 min
Serves: 8
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

2 kg pork leg
10 potatoes
2 sweet potatoes
500 gr yellow pumpkin
salt
freshly-ground pepper
2 oranges, juiced
2 lemons, juiced
0.5 cup olive oil
0.25 cup vinegar
1 tbsp oregano
1 sprig rosemary
5 clov. garlic
0.25 lemon peel
0.25 orange peel

Method

Prepare the Marinade
1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice, and oregano until emulsified.
2
Incorporate the lemon and orange peels, ensuring they are well distributed throughout the mixture.
3
Arrange the pork in a glass vessel, nestling the whole garlic cloves and rosemary sprig around the meat.
4
Douse the pork with the prepared marinade, ensuring it is thoroughly coated, and cover securely.
5
Refrigerate the preparation for 4 to 6 hours to allow the citrus and herbs to deeply penetrate and flavor the meat.
Assembly and Roasting
6
Prepare your vegetables by peeling and cutting the potatoes into wedges, arranging them in an even layer at the base of your roasting pot.
7
Peel the pumpkin, portion into large chunks, and layer them over the potato base.
8
Position the marinated pork pieces atop the vegetables and pour the remaining marinade over the entire assembly.
9
Season liberally with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
10
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) using top and bottom heat. Place the pot on the lowest rack and roast, uncovered, for 45 minutes to achieve a beautiful sear.
11
Carefully stir the contents of the pot to combine flavors and adjust seasoning with additional salt if required.
12
Cover the pot tightly and continue to slow-roast for another 2 hours, allowing the pork to reach a succulent, tender state while the vegetables absorb the aromatic pan juices.