How to Cook a Boneless Pork Roast & Sauerkraut in a Convection Roaster
A convection oven, or roaster, will cook a 4 pound pork roast and a sauerkraut side dish in less than 2 hours. By using the convection roaster, you avoid heating up the kitchen using your traditional oven, and cleanup afterward is a breeze. There are a number of different convection roasters on the market today, but all work in basically the same way. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 4 lb pork roast
- Sharp knife
- Seasonings
- Can or jar of sauerkraut
- Small, shallow baking dish
Instructions
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Assemble the roaster according to the manufacturer's instructions. This is usually done simply by placing the glass oven into the base and then inserting the lower rack.
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Trim all visible fat from the pork roast using a sharp knife. Place the roast in the center of the cooking rack in the oven.
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Place the lid on the convection roaster and secure in place.
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Set the temperature setting to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Set the timer to 1 hour. Turn on the roaster. Most convection roasters have a 1 hour maximum time, and you will need to reset it a second time for the roast to fully cook.
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Remove the lid of the roaster at the end of the 1 hour cooking time. Use a kitchen fork to turn the roast over on the rack.
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Replace the lid and set the cooking time for 30 minutes.
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Empty the container of sauerkraut into a small, shallow baking dish.
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Remove the lid of the roaster and add the second, elevated rack over the pork roast. Set the shallow dish of sauerkraut on the upper rack. Replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
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Tips & Warnings
If your oven does not include a second rack, move the roast to one side of the cooking rack and place the dish of sauerkraut next to the roast in the cooker.
Smaller roasts, such as a pork tenderloin, may cook in as little as 30 minutes. Cook the sauerkraut along with the roast if cooking a pork tenderloin.
For added assurance that the roast is fully done, use a meat thermometer. A fully cooked pork roast will register 160 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
