Roasted Pork Shoulder with Apple Sauce

Mash the seasoning ingredients in a mortar and pestle.

Rub the pork shoulder with the seasoning mixture.

Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan with carrots, onion, and celery.

Cover the pork shoulder with water or white wine.

Place the pork shoulder in the oven at 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes.

Cover the pork shoulder with aluminum foil and return to the oven at 350°F (180°C).

Roast the pork shoulder for approximately 30 minutes per kilogram.

Reduce the pan drippings into a sauce in a skillet.

Brush the pork shoulder with butter and return to the oven at 485°F (250°C) to caramelize.

Make the green apple sauce.

Peel and dice the green apples.

Cook the apples in a saucepan with salt, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick.

Blend the sauce using an immersion blender.

Finish the apple sauce by whisking in the cold butter.