Aromatic pork leg roast paired with sweet onions and a kick of spice, perfect for a special dinner.
Herb-Crusted Pork Leg with Sweet Onions
Aromatic pork leg roast paired with sweet onions and a kick of spice, perfect for a special dinner.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 rosemary sprig chopped
- 1 thyme sprig chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried sage crushed
- Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 pounds pork leg roast scored
- 1 pound candy onions peeled
- 2 chili peppers minced
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Mix the rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sesame oil to form a seasoning mixture.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the scored pork leg.
- Place the pork leg in the air fryer basket and cook for 40 minutes.
- Add the candy onions, minced chili peppers, and chopped garlic to the air fryer.
- Cook for an additional 12 minutes until the onions are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Slice the pork leg roast and arrange on a serving platter.
- Spoon the pan juices over the meat and serve with the candy onions.
- Bon appétit!
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice
Pair with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir to complement the roast’s herbaceous flavors.
Nutrition values
Calories: 444 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.6 g | Protein: 67 g | Fat: 12.8 g | Sugar: 6.8 g