Smoky Braised Pork Shoulder Recipe

Name: Smoky Braised Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 5 -6 lbs pork shoulder; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 onions, chopped; 7 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 cups orange juice; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 4 -6 cups chicken stock; 3 ounces dark chocolate bars (optional); parsley, snipped

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
5 -6 lbs pork shoulder
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 onions, chopped
7 garlic cloves, smashed
2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 -6 cups chicken stock
3 ounces dark chocolate bars (optional)
parsley, snipped

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F In a small bowl combine the kosher salt, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and pepper. Lightly sprinkle pork with the spice mixture, then sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
2
In a large Dutch oven heat the oil over medium heat. Brown pork on all sides; transfer to a platter. Add onions and garlic to pan; cook for 2 minutes. Add orange juice, the 3/4 cup cocoa powder, and 4 cups chicken stock. Return pork to pan, completely submerged. If not completely submerged, add more stock.
3
Cover and place in oven. Braise for 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours, until the pork is fork tender.
4
Remove the pork from Dutch oven to a serving platter. Shave dark chocolate on pork. For sauce, strain the braising liquid then return liquid to pan. Boil, uncovered, over high heat for 10 minutes to concentrate flavors. Sprinkle pork with parsley. Pass sauce with pork.

1089

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Smoky Braised Pork Shoulder 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.

Smoky Braised Pork Shoulder

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