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Braised Pork Recipe
Feb 08, 2011 @ 1:51 PM
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Daily Value: 28%
Servings: 12
Low-Carb, Low-Sodium
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Sugar-Conscious
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 562Daily Value: 28%
Servings: 12
Low-Carb, Low-Sodium
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Sugar-Conscious
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated | 14g | 70% |
| Carbs | 3g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 688mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 6mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 599IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 21% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 2mg | 106% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 34% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 37% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 15µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 5µg | 6% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 22g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 5g | 0% |
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Adapted from "Time for Dinner" by Pilar Guzmán, Jenny Rosenstrach, and Alanna Stang.
INGREDIENTS
- One 5-to-6-pound pork shoulder (a.k.a. picnic or Boston butt)
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 2 lemons
DIRECTIONS
Stab deep slits with a knife into the pork shoulder.
In a small food processor or on a cutting board, make a paste from the garlic, paprika, and 2-3 tablespoons of the olive oil and smear it all over the pork, making sure some drips into the holes.
In a Dutch oven set over medium-high heat, brown the pork in the remaining olive oil.
Add the orange and lemon juice (about a cup of liquid total) and cover.
Bring to a boil, then simmer until the internal temperature of the pork is 140 degrees, 1 ½ hours.
Two ways to turn leftovers into a new meal.
Posole
Into a medium-large pot, dump one 29-ounce can of hominy (such as Goya), drained; one 15-ounce can of chicken broth; one 16-ounce jar of tomatillo sauce; 1 head of romaine lettuce (shredded); and a large chunk of leftover pork. Cook for about 10 minutes over medium-high heat, then lower to medium for another 10 minutes, allowing the pork to fall apart in the soup. Serve with sliced radishes and a squeeze of lime.
Cuban Sandwiches
Layer leftover pork slices, dill pickles, a few slices of Swiss cheese, and a smear of spicy brown mustard onto sandwich baguettes. Wrap them in foil and place them on a heated skillet. Place a heavy pan (cast iron is ideal) loaded down with canned items on top of the foil. Press the sandwiches until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.
If you don’t have Swiss, you can use Gruyère, provolone, or Muenster, too.
Recipe Details
Leftovers: Slice and store the leftover pork in storage containers in the fridge or freezer. Freeze leftover braising liquid separately in flattened storage bags.
Servings: 12
