Braised Pork Shoulder with Potato Fennel Puree

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
55%
Braised Pork Shoulder with Potato Fennel Puree
45 min.
8
407kcal

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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish that will impress your family and friends, look no further than this Braised Pork Shoulder with Potato Fennel Puree. This mouthwatering main course is perfect for lunch or dinner, serving up to eight people with a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The tender, juicy pork shoulder is slowly braised to perfection, ensuring it's packed with flavor and ideal for gathering around the table.

What sets this recipe apart is the unique pairing of roasted fennel and creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, blended into a silky puree that complements the richness of the pork. With warm notes of orange and a hint of spice from crushed red pepper, each bite is a celebration of comfort food that is also gluten and dairy-free.

Aside from the delicious taste, this dish is easy to prepare, allowing you to spend quality time with your guests rather than being stuck in the kitchen. Imagine the inviting aroma of roasted pork wafting through your home as it slowly cooks to tender perfection! And for wine lovers, pairing it with a smooth Sangiovese, such as the Tenuta di Sesta 2007 Rosso di Montalcino, elevates the dining experience, accentuating the flavors of the dish. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this culinary delight that will surely become a favorite at your dinner table!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons pepper black freshly ground
  • pound pork shoulder boneless (Boston butt)
  • medium fennel bulb fresh with fronds attached, all fronds trimmed and reserved, each bulb cut through root end into 8 wedges
  • tablespoon fennel seeds 
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup orange juice fresh
  • tablespoon orange zest finely grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • tablespoon salt 
  • 1.5 pounds yukon gold potatoes peeled quartered

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Chop enough reserved fennel frondsto measure 1 cup; set aside remainingfronds for garnish.
  2. Place chopped fronds inblender.
  3. Add olive oil, orange juice, orangepeel, fennel seeds, and crushed red pepper;blend to paste, scraping down sides of jaroccasionally.
  4. Sprinkle pork roast on all sideswith 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoonspepper.
  5. Spread fennel paste on all sidesof pork to coat.
  6. Place pork on plate; chilluncovered overnight.
  7. Preheat oven to 325°F. Arrange pork,fat side up, in large roasting pan. Coverpan with foil. Roast pork 1 hour.
  8. Addbroth to pan. Arrange potatoes and fennelwedges around pork. Cover pan againand roast until thermometer inserted intothickest part of pork registers 190°F to200°F, about 2 1/2 hours longer.
  9. Using slotted spoon, transfer fennelwedges to processor; blend to almost-smoothpuree.
  10. Transfer potatoes to largemicrowave-safe bowl; mash until smooth.
  11. Mix fennel puree and extra-virgin olive oilinto potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  12. Spoon pan juices from roasting pan intosmall saucepan. Spoon off fat and reserve.
  13. Increase oven temperature to 375°F.Return pork to oven. Roast until top browns,about 20 minutes.
  14. Let rest 15 minutes.Meanwhile, rewarm vegetable pureein microwave; transfer puree to servingbowl. Rewarm pan juices; season to tastewith salt and pepper.
  15. Slice pork and arrange on platter.Spoon some pan juices over.
  16. Garnish platterwith fennel fronds.
  17. Serve pork with puree,passing pan juices.
  18. With the pork, pour aSangiovese. Try the smooth, medium-bodied
  19. Tenuta di Sesta 2007 Rosso diMontalcino (Italy, $17). The wine's fruit andmineral flavors can stand up to the meat.
  20. This recipe calls for fennelfronds, the green leafy tops of the fennelbulb. Look for fennel with the fronds stillattached at some farmers' markets or askthe produce manager at your supermarketto set some aside for you.
  21. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories407kcal
Protein54.46%
Fat22.41%
Carbs23.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.59
Glycemic Load
12.99
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
38.143043559531%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.96mg
Hesperetin
0.93mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.68mg
Quercetin
0.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:406.65kcal
20.33%
Fat:9.96g
15.32%
Saturated Fat:2.82g
17.62%
Carbohydrates:23.13g
7.71%
Net Carbohydrates:18.01g
6.55%
Sugar:4.79g
5.33%
Cholesterol:136.08mg
45.36%
Sodium:1052.6mg
45.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:54.46g
108.92%
Vitamin B3:23.54mg
117.69%
Vitamin B1:1.55mg
103.42%
Vitamin B6:1.94mg
97.14%
Selenium:59.44µg
84.92%
Vitamin B2:1.12mg
65.99%
Phosphorus:622.24mg
62.22%
Vitamin K:58.53µg
55.74%
Potassium:1628.73mg
46.54%
Vitamin C:32.34mg
39.2%
Vitamin B12:1.99µg
33.13%
Zinc:4.91mg
32.7%
Vitamin B5:2.71mg
27.07%
Magnesium:98.35mg
24.59%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.59%
Fiber:5.12g
20.49%
Iron:3.59mg
19.94%
Copper:0.35mg
17.43%
Folate:39.95µg
9.99%
Calcium:83.33mg
8.33%
Vitamin E:1.01mg
6.72%
Vitamin A:178.06IU
3.56%
Source:Epicurious