Sour Cherry Braised Pork Recipe

Name: Sour Cherry Braised Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb boneless pork shoulder; 4 large carrots, diced; 2 large onions, diced; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; 6 cups chicken stock; 1 cup dried sour cherries, coarsely chopped; 2 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced; 2 large leeks, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano

Servings: persons

4 lb boneless pork shoulder
4 large carrots, diced
2 large onions, diced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup dried sour cherries, coarsely chopped
2 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
2 large leeks, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano

1
In a large dutch oven (or other pan if using slow cooker), heat 2 tblspns oil and brown pork on all sides. Remove and set aside. Add oil if needed and then saute carrots 4 or 5 minutes then add 1 1/2 onions and cook until softened (reserve 1/2 onion for the fennel/leek mix). Add tomato paste, wine, and stock and bring to boil. Add cherries and return pork with accumulated juices.
2
Braise for at least 4 hours in slow cooker on high or in oven at 350.
3
If you have time, remove pork and cool liquid overnight to solidify fat. Skim fat and rewarm sauce. Shred meat.
4
In a nonstick pan, heat 2 tblspns oil and saute fennel and 1/2 onion first for 4 minutes then add leeks and cook until softened. Add cream and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add cheese and season with salt and pepper.
5
Serve pork over bed of fennel/leek mixture and top with sauce.

2063

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

238

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb boneless pork shoulder, 4 large carrots, diced, 2 large onions, diced, 1/4 cup tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Sour Cherry Braised Pork 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.

Sour Cherry Braised Pork

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