Pork Conserva With Green Tomato Agrodolce Recipe

Name: Pork Conserva With Green Tomato Agrodolce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces 1-inch cubes pork shoulder (Boston butt); 2 ounces finely chopped salt pork (fatty parts only; about 1/4 cup); 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil plus additional (for brushing); 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 cups chopped green tomatoes; 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 24 flatbread crackers; Chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

10 ounces 1-inch cubes pork shoulder (Boston butt)
2 ounces finely chopped salt pork (fatty parts only; about 1/4 cup)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons vegetable oil plus additional (for brushing)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups chopped green tomatoes
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
24 flatbread crackers
Chopped fresh basil

1
Mix first 3 ingredients in 9 x 5 x 3-inch glass loaf pan. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F. Uncover pork mixture; mix in wine. Cover tightly with foil. Place in oven; cook until pork is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Cool to lukewarm. Uncover and mash with potato masher until finely shredded. Cover; refrigerate until cold. DO AHEAD :
3
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Add sugar; cook until juices are thick, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, vinegar, and mustard. Sprinkle with salt, increase heat to high, and bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and cook until tomatoes are tender but not falling apart, stirring often, about 7 minutes. Strain tomatoes in sieve set over medium bowl. Return juices to saucepan and boil until reduced to scant 1/2 cup, about 4 minutes. Mix tomato mixture and reduced juices in same medium bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD:
4
Spoon 1 tablespoonful pork conserva on each cracker. Spoon rounded teaspoonful agrodolce on top. Sprinkle with basil.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces 1-inch cubes pork shoulder (Boston butt), 2 ounces finely chopped salt pork (fatty parts only; about 1/4 cup), 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1/2 cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Pork Conserva With Green Tomato Agrodolce 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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Pork Conserva With Green Tomato Agrodolce

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