Slow Roast Pork with Apple sauce

What You Need

1. 2kg Pork (shoulder is better but any cut will do)
2. Salt & Pepper
3. Olive oil
4. Salt & Pepper
5. 2 Red Onions
6. 4 medium Carrots
7. 2 Garlic Gloves
8. Sprig of thyme (optional)
9. 2 Large apples
10. Squeeze of lemon
11. A little water

How To Do It

1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 7 / 220º
2. Place the pork in a roasting tin. Score the top with a sharp knife.  Rub in the oil, salt & pepper.
3. Crush the Garlic gloves and rub over the top and then place in the tin along with the carrots, onions & thyme.
4. Place in the oven uncovered for about half an hour.
5. Turn the oven down to Gas mark 3/ 140°.  Cover the pork with tin foil and continue to roast for about 4 - 4½hrs.

For the apple Sauce

1. Peel & slice the apples
2. Place in a saucepan with a squeeze of lemon and a little water.
3. Bring to the boil then turn down to a simmer and cook until soft.
4. Mash the apples until soft.
5. Place into a dish and set aside.

Tips & Suggestions

Serve with Roast Potatoes and vegetables.

Buy a joint that is large enough to leave some left over for the next days meal and or sandwiches