English-Style Roast Pork with Apple and Sage Gravy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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Tender roast pork shoulder paired with a savory apple and sage gravy, capturing the traditional flavors linked to English heritage. This English-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 145 minutes, pairs pork shoulder roast, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 130 min Serves 6 English cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder roast
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
1 large green apple (peeled and diced)
2 tbsp fresh sage leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Rub 3 lbs pork shoulder roast evenly with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large roasting pan over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Brown the pork on all sides, about 3 minutes per side, until golden.
Step 3: Remove pork and set aside. Add 1 medium sliced yellow onion and 1 large peeled, diced green apple to the pan, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux, then gradually whisk in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to deglaze the pan.
Step 5: Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves, return the pork to the pan, and transfer to the oven. Roast uncovered for 2 hours or until pork reaches 145°F internal temperature, basting occasionally with pan juices.
Step 6: Remove pork and let rest 15 minutes. Strain gravy if desired and serve alongside sliced pork.