Italian Braised Pork Shoulder
Description
This Italian pork shoulder soaks up a tasty sauce in this versatile oven-braised, slow-cooked pork recipe that is a favorite for dinner or stew.
Ingredients
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1 (2 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 carrots, chopped
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1 red onion, diced
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1 shallot, chopped
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2 large cloves garlic, chopped
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1 1/2 cups red wine
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1 1/2 cups beef broth
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1 cup tomato puree
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, with stems
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Rinse and dry pork roast. Season all sides with salt and pepper.
3
Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add roast to the hot skillet; turn and sear until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a large lidded baking dish, leaving pan drippings in the skillet.
4
Add carrots, onion, shallot, and garlic to the hot skillet and reduce heat to medium. Sauté in the pan drippings until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes; do not overcook.
5
Pour red wine, beef broth, and tomato purée over the roast in the baking dish. Add sautéed vegetables, parsley, and thyme.
6
Cover and bake in the preheated oven until meat pulls apart easily, 2 to 3 hours.