Tamarind Braised Pork Shoulder Recipe

Name: Tamarind Braised Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 four pound pork shoulder; 2 liter tamarind Jarritos; 8 oz habanero mustard; 2 cup brandy; 3 red onion; large dice; 1 bunch celery; large dice; 2 green bell pepper; large dice; 3 tbsp ground coriander; 8 clove garlic; peeled and smashed; 2 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp paprika; 2 tsp ground cloves; 1 salt and pepper; 3/4 cup flour; 1 vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 four pound pork shoulder
2 liter tamarind Jarritos
8 oz habanero mustard
2 cup brandy
3 red onion; large dice
1 bunch celery; large dice
2 green bell pepper; large dice
3 tbsp ground coriander
8 clove garlic; peeled and smashed
2 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp ground cloves
1 salt and pepper
3/4 cup flour
1 vegetable oil

1
Season pork shoulder with salt and pepper.
2
Cover pork with flour.
3
Knock off excessive flour.
4
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot.
5
Brown all sides of the pork shoulder, and place aside.
6
Add extra vegetable oil as needed to prevent burning.
7
Add veggies except garlic.
8
Add spices.
9
Saute until veggies are nearly tender before adding whole garlic bulbs.
10
Saute until fragrant.
11
Add brandy.
12
Scrape up all the brown bits.
13
Reduce by 1/2.
14
Add tamarind soda and mustard.
15
Return pork to pot.
16
Bring to a simmer and cover.
17
Cook for approximately 3 hours or longer until pork shoulder is falling apart tender.
18
Variations; Beer, tequila, cilantro, parsley, tarragon, poblano peppers, roasted bell peppers

486

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 four pound pork shoulder, 2 liter tamarind Jarritos, 8 oz habanero mustard, 2 cup brandy, and more.

Yes, Tamarind 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tamarind Braised Pork Shoulder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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