Caucasus-Style Braised Pork Shoulder

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
40%
Caucasus-Style Braised Pork Shoulder
45 min.
6
440kcal

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Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of the Caucasus with this delightful Braised Pork Shoulder recipe. Perfectly suited for those seeking a gluten-free and dairy-free meal, this dish is a celebration of bold spices and tender meat that will leave your taste buds dancing. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily impress your family and friends with a dish that tastes like it has been simmering for hours.

The secret to this recipe lies in the unique blend of spices, including coriander and fenugreek seeds, which infuse the pork with a depth of flavor that is both exotic and comforting. The addition of fresh cilantro and a hint of red-wine vinegar brightens the dish, creating a perfect balance of savory and tangy notes. As the pork shoulder braises in the oven, it becomes incredibly tender, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a wholesome option for lunch or dinner, boasting a satisfying 440 calories per serving. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a cozy meal at home, this Caucasus-Style Braised Pork Shoulder is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to savor a taste of the Caucasus!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons coriander seeds 
  • teaspoon fenugreek seeds 
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • large garlic clove 
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • pound boston butt pork shoulder bone-in trimmed (also called picnic roast)
  • large onion red chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon pepper dried hot
  • tablespoon red-wine vinegar 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • pot
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Mince garlic, then mash to a paste with 2 teaspoons kosher salt using a heavy knife. Grind coriander and fenugreek seeds and red-pepper flakes to a powder in grinder, then stir together with garlic and 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl. Make 2-inch-deep slits all over meat with a small sharp knife and push some of paste into slits. Rub remaining paste all over meat. Put pork in a bowl and marinate, covered and chilled, at least 8 hours.
  2. Bring meat to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  3. Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
  4. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a wide 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown pork on all sides, turning with tongs and a large kitchen fork, about 8 minutes total.
  5. Transfer pork to a large plate and cook onion in fat remaining in pot, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits, until beginning to brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Return pork to pot and add water and remaining teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then cover tightly with lid and transfer to oven. Braise, turning meat once, until very tender, about 3 hours. Cool pork in pan juices completely, uncovered, about 1 1/2 hours, then chill, covered, at least 8 hours.
  6. Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
  7. Remove fat from surface of pan juices and reheat pork (with pan juices), covered, in oven 1 hour.
  8. Transfer pork to a platter using cleaned tongs and large fork. Stir cilantro, vinegar, and table salt and pepper to taste into pan juices and serve with pork.
  9. •Pork can be marinated up to 3 days.•Braised pork can be chilled up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories440kcal
Protein42.49%
Fat54.44%
Carbs3.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.83
Glycemic Load
0.57
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
26.462173918019%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
4.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:439.7kcal
21.98%
Fat:26.03g
40.04%
Saturated Fat:7.02g
43.85%
Carbohydrates:3.31g
1.1%
Net Carbohydrates:2.39g
0.87%
Sugar:0.83g
0.92%
Cholesterol:154.49mg
51.5%
Sodium:1348.77mg
58.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:45.71g
91.41%
Vitamin B1:2.06mg
137.07%
Selenium:68.68µg
98.11%
Vitamin B6:1.01mg
50.75%
Vitamin B3:9.96mg
49.81%
Zinc:7.37mg
49.14%
Phosphorus:480.43mg
48.04%
Vitamin B2:0.74mg
43.53%
Vitamin B12:1.94µg
32.28%
Potassium:847.76mg
24.22%
Vitamin B5:1.94mg
19.4%
Iron:3.36mg
18.66%
Magnesium:55.87mg
13.97%
Copper:0.27mg
13.5%
Vitamin E:1.48mg
9.85%
Vitamin K:10.12µg
9.64%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.98%
Vitamin C:4.36mg
5.28%
Calcium:51.06mg
5.11%
Folate:16.35µg
4.09%
Fiber:0.92g
3.69%
Vitamin A:178.88IU
3.58%
Source:Epicurious