By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 8
342 cal · 75 min
Pork Roast with Acorn Squash
Recipe GLPR35dc1d3d2053b7
A savory and slightly sweet one-pan dinner featuring a tender pork roast surrounded by caramelized acorn squash. The pork is glazed with a warm spice blend of cinnamon and ginger, brightened with fresh orange zest and juice, then roasted until golden and cooked through. Perfect for a comforting family meal.
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Ingredients
2 lb. pork roast
2 acorn squash, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
Cooking oil for the roasting pan
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly brush cooking oil over the bottom and sides of an oven-safe roasting pan.
Place the pork roast in the center of the prepared pan.
Arrange the acorn squash pieces around the pork roast in the pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, honey, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and ground ginger until well combined.
Drizzle the spice mixture evenly over the pork roast and squash pieces.
Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C) when measured with a meat thermometer at the thickest part. The squash should be fork-tender and caramelized.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon any pan drippings over the pork and squash.
Comments
This pork roast hits the Charlotte sweet spot: a bone-in or shoulder roast runs $8–12 at Harris Teeter or Kroger, acorn squash is a fall staple in North Carolina produce, and every other ingredient is pantry stock at any major chain. The real cost per serving lands around $3.50–4.00, driven by the pork itself. The stated 75 minutes is honest for searing and roasting, though you'll need an extra 10–15 minutes if the roast is over 4 pounds, and it does require a meat thermometer check partway through. This is a low-fuss weeknight winner that reheats beautifully, and the orange-spice glaze plays well with acorn squash's natural sweetness—exactly the kind of seasonal comfort food a North Carolina kitchen should see in fall.
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