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Périgord style pork roast with potatoes

This Périgord style pork roast is a pork shoulder studded with garlic cloves and cooked low and slow in its own fat. It takes 2.5 hours for 4 people, costs €3.60 per serving, and rates as easy. The key is a long, covered, gentle cook that turns the meat meltingly tender, almost confit like.

Périgord style pork roast, studded with garlic and slow cooked until it's tender enough to cut with a spoon.

Périgord style pork roast with potatoes
Total time
2 h 30
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€3.60
Calories per person
620 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter

This pork roast earns its reputation from a long, slow cook that turns a simple cut into something meltingly tender, nearly confit like. Raw garlic cloves pushed into the meat infuse it for hours, thyme adds quiet depth, and duck fat gives it that rounded, Southwestern France flavor. There's nothing fancy here, just time doing the work.

This is the kind of dish to start on a Sunday afternoon while the house takes care of itself. The potatoes cook right in the roasting juices and soak up the garlic and duck fat, while green beans bring freshness that balances the richness. Mon Chou loves this one for unhurried family dinners.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Pork shoulder roast 1.2 kg

Fruits and vegetables

  • Garlic 8 cloves
  • Thyme 4 sprigs
  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Green beans 400 g

Pantry

  • Duck fatoften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

The step by step recipe

  1. Stud the roast with slivers of garlic, then rub it with thyme, salt, and pepper.

    Make small deep incisions to slide the garlic in.

  2. Brown the roast in a Dutch oven with the duck fat. 12 min

    Sear on all sides over high heat, it seals in the juices.

  3. Add a splash of water, cover, and let it cook gently. 1 h 30

    Very gentle cooking lets the pork confit in its own fat.

  4. Add the potatoes for the last 40 minutes of cooking. 40 min

    Roll the potatoes in the juices to coat them.

  5. Cook the green beans and serve them with the sliced roast. 8 min

    Cool the beans in ice water so they stay bright green.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a roast with some marbling rather than a very lean one, the fat renders during cooking and keeps the meat moist.
  • Keep the lid on during the 90 minute slow cook, every time you lift it you lose steam and add to the cooking time.
  • Let the roast rest for 5 minutes under foil before slicing so the juices settle back into the meat.

The variations

  • Swap the duck fat for lard or olive oil if you don't have any on hand, the flavor will be slightly less distinctive.
  • For a faster version, cut the roast into large cubes before cooking, this brings the slow cooking time down to about 50 minutes.
  • Add sliced carrots alongside the potatoes for a more colorful version that kids tend to like too.

What to serve it with

  • A green salad with a sharp vinaigrette
  • A glass of Southwest French red wine
  • Crusty bread to soak up the juices

Storage

The roast keeps for 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container, sliced or whole. It freezes well for up to 2 months, best sliced first to make thawing easier. Reheat it gently in a skillet or oven with a little of the cooking juices so it doesn't dry out.

Questions about this dish

Can you make this pork roast ahead of time?

Yes, it's actually better reheated the next day since the flavors have time to develop. Make it the day before and warm it gently before serving.

What cut of pork can I use instead of shoulder?

Pork tenderloin or shoulder blade also work, but shoulder stays the best choice since it has enough fat to stay moist. A leaner cut risks drying out during the long cook.

Can you freeze this pork roast once it's cooked?

Yes, slice the cooled roast and freeze it in an airtight container with a bit of the cooking juices. It keeps for up to 2 months and reheats straight in a skillet over low heat.

Why stud the roast with whole garlic instead of chopping it?

Whole or roughly cut cloves infuse the meat gently during the long cook without burning. Chopped garlic is more likely to scorch and turn bitter.

How long does it take to make a Périgord style pork roast with potatoes?

Count 2 h 30 in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a Périgord style pork roast with potatoes?

About 620 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a Périgord style pork roast with potatoes cost?

About €3.60 per serving, or €14.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains none of the major allergens tracked by Mon Chou. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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