Braised Pork Shoulder with Quince

Name: Braised Pork Shoulder with Quince
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 smalls bay leaves; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 kilograms boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed, tied in several places to hold shape; 1 Tbsp butter; 118 milliliters finely chopped carrot; 118 milliliters chopped celery; 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 10 servings Chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 3 larges garlic cloves, chopped; 0 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 pinch Pinch of ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoons ground ginger; 10 servings Lemon juice; 10 servings Lemon wedges; 118 milliliters low-salt chicken broth; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 473 milliliters chopped onions; 2 teaspoons paprika; 237 milliliters pomegranate juice; 3 larges quinces (about 1 1/2 pounds total), peeled, cored, each cut into 8 wedges; 2 Tbsps red currant jelly

Braised Pork Shoulder with Quince might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 10 servings with 430 calories, 58g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 36% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. If you have butter, pepper, pork shoulder, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Stir paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, coriander, ginger, allspice, and cinnamon in small bowl to blend.

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Coarse Kosher Salt

Black Pepper

Coriander

Allspice

Cinnamon

Paprika

Ginger

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Bowl

Spread spice mixture all over pork shoulder. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight.

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Pork Shoulder

Spread

Wrap

Preheat oven to 325F. Melt butter with oil in heavy large oven-proof pot over medium-high heat.

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Butter

Cooking Oil

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Add pork shoulder and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.

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Pork Shoulder

Transfer pork to plate.

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Pork

Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot and reduce heat to medium.

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Pot

Add quince to pot. Saut until cut sides are lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer quince to bowl.

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Quince

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Pot

Add onions, celery, and carrot to pot. Saut until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes.

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Carrot

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Onion

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Add garlic; aut1 minute.

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Garlic

Add pomegranate juice and chicken broth. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits.

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Pomegranate Juice

Chicken Broth

Add red currant jelly, bay leaves, and thyme, then quince. Return pork to pot, fat side up. Cover pot with foil, then lid; place in oven.

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Red Currant Jelly

Bay Leaves

Quince

Thyme

Pork

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Aluminum Foil

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Braise pork until very tender and thermometer inserted into center registers 165F, basting occasionally, about 2 hours 15 minutes. Cool pork uncovered at room temperature 1 hour. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill at least 1 day and up to 3 days.

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Pork

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Preheat oven to 350F.

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Transfer pork to work surface.

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Pork

Cut off string.

Cut pork crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Overlap slices in 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Using slotted spoon, arrange vegetables and quince around pork. Boil juices in pot until thickened enough to coat spoon, about 15 minutes. Season with coarse kosher salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

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Coarse Kosher Salt

Lemon Juice

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Pepper

Quince

Pork

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Slotted Spoon

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Pour over pork. Cover and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes.

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Pork

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Oven

Sprinkle pork with chopped mint; surround with lemon wedges and serve.

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Ingredient tip:Quinces are ripe when their peel changes from green to yellow. They should still be quite firm soft quinces are rotten. Because they're so hard, they can be difficult to prepare. First, use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. Next, use a chef's knife to cut the fruit lengthwise (through the core) into wedges. With a small paring knife, carefully remove the core. To prevent the cut pieces from browning, soak them in lemon water.

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Quince

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