Pork and Aromatic Rhubarb Traybake (Print Version)

Tender pork with tangy rhubarb and warming spices, roasted together for a comforting, flavor-packed meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pork

01 - 1.75 lb boneless pork shoulder or loin, cut into thick slices
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp sea salt
04 - 0.5 tsp black pepper

→ Rhubarb & Aromatics

05 - 10 oz rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
06 - 2 red onions, peeled and cut into wedges
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, grated
09 - 1 orange, zest and juice
10 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

→ Spices

11 - 1 tsp ground coriander
12 - 1 tsp ground fennel
13 - 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
14 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
15 - 0.25 tsp chili flakes

→ Extras

16 - 3 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Toss pork slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, coriander, fennel, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Arrange on one side of the baking tray.
03 - Combine rhubarb, red onions, garlic, ginger, orange zest and juice, and honey. Toss well to coat, then spread out on the tray beside the pork.
04 - Roast for 35 minutes, turning the pork and stirring the rhubarb mixture halfway through.
05 - Increase oven temperature to 430°F and roast for an additional 10–15 minutes, until pork is golden and cooked through and rhubarb is tender and caramelized.
06 - Rest pork for 5 minutes, then slice. Serve everything on a platter, sprinkled with fresh herbs.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The rhubarb creates this incredible sauce right on the pan, so you get tender meat and a built-in glossy glaze without any extra work
  • Warm spices like fennel and cinnamon transform ordinary pork into something that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant
02 -
  • Rhubarb breaks down significantly during roasting, so dont worry if the pieces look too sturdy at first
  • The honey is crucial because it balances the rhubarbs natural acidity and helps create that beautiful caramelized finish
03 -
  • Add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the rhubarb mixture for extra depth and a beautiful dark color
  • If your rhubarb is particularly tart, taste a small piece raw and adjust the honey accordingly before roasting
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