Braised Pork Shoulder

Name: Braised Pork Shoulder
Ingredients: 4 -6 lbs boneless pork shoulder; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, cut in half, then thinly sliced; 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 4 -6 garlic cloves, peeled, and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 2 -4 sprigs fresh oregano; 2 whole cloves; 2 bay leaves; 2 dried chipotle peppers; 1/4 - 1/2 cup water; salt and pepper

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

4 -6 lbs boneless pork shoulder
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, cut in half, then thinly sliced
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4 -6 garlic cloves, peeled, and chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 -4 sprigs fresh oregano
2 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 dried chipotle peppers
1/4 - 1/2 cup water
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Generously salt and pepper the pork shoulder and let meat come to room temperature (about 2 hours) Preheat oven to 325°F.
2

Add olive oil to a large, deep pan, Over medium-high heat, sear pork until brown on all sides; set aside.
3

Dump excess oil from pan, leaving a coating of oil.
4

Add onions to pan and sweat over low heat until translucent.
5

Return pork to pan and add remaining ingredients.
6

Cover and place in oven, and cook for 2 to 3 hours (internal temperature should be about 140-150°F) or cook on stove top for 2 to 3 hours over low heat.
7

Remove pork from pan and let rest 10-15 minutes before slicing.
8

Serve with a starch and vegetables.