This delicious toddler-friendly Krustenbraten recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is the perfect way to add a bit of variety to your toddler’s dinner. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this savoury pork roast is sure to be a family favourite - and it’s packed full of nutrition to ensure your little one is getting the energy they need. And the best part? It’s super-easy to make, so even the busiest parents can whip it up in no time at all.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Krustenbraten, Pork Loin Roast, German Roast, Onion
• Calories: 420
• Protein: 36g
• Carbohydrates: 7g
• Fats: 28g
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.2kg (2.5 lb) Pork Loin Roast
• 2 Onions, medium-sized
• 1 Apple, medium-sized
• 1 Carrot, medium-sized
• 1.5 Cups Water
• 10ml (2 Teaspoons) Dried Marjoram
• 5ml (1 Teaspoon) Ground Black Pepper
• 5ml (1 Teaspoon) Dried Thyme
• 5ml (1 Teaspoon) Ground Allspice
• 5ml (1 Teaspoon) Ground Coriander
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 40ml (2 Tablespoons) Olive Oil, extra-virgin

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 210°C/410°F
2. Peel and finely dice the onions, apple, and carrot
3. In a large, shallow roasting pan lay the pork loin roast on the bottom
4. Sprinkle the spices over the roast evenly.
5. Scatter the diced onions, apple, and carrot over the roast.
6. Add the olive oil, and pour the water over the roast.
7. Place the bay leaves on top of the roast.
8. Cover the roasting pan with lid or tin foil.
9. Put the roasting pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, taking off the lid or tin foil after 1 hour.
10. Let rest for five minutes, before serving.

Joke: Instead of waiting an entire hour and 45 minutes, try asking your kids to help you cook so the Krustenbraten will be ready in no time!

Recommended Sides

• Mashed potatoes
• Red Cabbage
• Bread dumplings

Joke: Serve with your favorite sides to get all the smiles you were hoping for!