Caribbean Braised Pork With Citrus Recipe

Name: Caribbean Braised Pork With Citrus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Marinade; 1 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch pieces (or butt); 1 cup beef stock (or chicken); 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped; 2 bay leaves; hot sauce; cilantro, chopped (to garnish); lime wedge (to garnish)

Servings: persons

For the Marinade
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch pieces (or butt)
1 cup beef stock (or chicken)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 bay leaves
hot sauce
cilantro, chopped (to garnish)
lime wedge (to garnish)

1
Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl and add the pork, stirring to coat the meat.
2
Refrigerate covered overnight, stirring occasionally.
3
Remove the pork from the marinade, reserve the marinade.
4
Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat and brown the pork in batches.
5
Transfer the pork to a plate and add the reserved marinade to the pot, stirring to dissolve the brown bits in the bottom of the pot.
6
Cook until the marinade is reduced by half and add the pork and remaining ingredients.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer covered until the meat is tender, about 1 hour.
8
Serve garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

793

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Marinade, 1 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Braised Pork With Citrus 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.

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Caribbean Braised Pork With Citrus

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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