Honey and Mustard-Glazed Roasted Pork with Root Vegetables

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Oven-roasted pork shoulder glazed with a honey-mustard sauce, roasted alongside seasonal root vegetables for a rustic meal. This french-inspired pork ready in about 120 minutes pairs pork shoulder roast, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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: 105 min Serves 6 French cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup honey, 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 4 minced garlic cloves to make the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Rub the 3 lb pork shoulder with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary. Place in a roasting pan.
  3. Step 3: Toss 4 peeled carrots, 3 peeled parsnips, and 1 quartered large yellow onion with 3 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread vegetables around the pork.
  4. Step 4: Brush half of the honey-mustard glaze evenly over the pork. Roast for 1 hour.
  5. Step 5: Remove the pan, brush the pork with the remaining glaze, and stir the vegetables. Continue roasting for another 45 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and vegetables are tender.
  6. Step 6: Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with the roasted vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey and Mustard-Glazed Roasted Pork with Root Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 120 minutes (15 min prep + 105 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey and Mustard-Glazed Roasted Pork with Root Vegetables?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder roast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey and Mustard-Glazed Roasted Pork with Root Vegetables?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey and Mustard-Glazed Roasted Pork with Root Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Honey and Mustard-Glazed Roasted Pork with Root Vegetables?

French pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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