Braised Pork With Cherry Gravy Recipe

Name: Braised Pork With Cherry Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, tied; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 7 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 2 carrots, coarsely chopped; 3 large onions, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; 6 cups chicken stock or broth; 1 cup dried sour cherries; 2 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced; 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated young pecorino cheese; 1/4 cup chives, cut in 1/2-inch lengths

Servings: persons

4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, tied
Salt and freshly ground pepper
7 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
3 large onions, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
6 cups chicken stock or broth
1 cup dried sour cherries
2 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
2 large leeks, white and pale green parts, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup grated young pecorino cheese
1/4 cup chives, cut in 1/2-inch lengths

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Preheat the oven to 350u00b0. Season the pork with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, brown the pork in 2 tablespoons of the oil. Remove the pork; pour off the fat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to the pot. Add the celery, carrots and 2 onions and cook over moderate heat until golden, 15 minutes. Add the tomato paste, wine and stock; bring to a boil. Add the pork and cherries, cover and braise in the oven for 4 hours. Cool. Refrigerate overnight.
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2. Skim the fat from the liquid and remove the pork. Boil the gravy until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 25 minutes. Strain the gravy into a saucepan and season with salt and pepper. Untie the pork; slice into 6 medallions.
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3. In a skillet, mix 2 tablespoons of the oil with the fennel, leeks and remaining onion. Cover and cook over moderate heat until softened, 7 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until thickened, 10 minutes. Add the cheese and chives, and season with salt and pepper.
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4. In nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the pork and brown well. Serve with the gravy and vegetables.

2337

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

241

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, tied, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 7 tablespoons vegetable oil, 6 celery ribs, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Pork With Cherry Gravy falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Pork With Cherry Gravy

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