Middle Eastern Clay Pot Roast
A deliciously rich and flavorful Middle Eastern-style clay pot roast, perfect for a special occasion. The intense flavors of the spices and aromatics will make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds pork shoulder
- ●2 tablespoons intensely peppery middle eastern spice blend
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- ●2 medium potatoespeeled and chopped
- ●1 cup chicken broth
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsleychopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the pork shoulder with the Middle Eastern spice blend, making sure to coat it evenly.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in the clay pot over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 4
Remove the pork shoulder from the pot and set it aside. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until it's softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- 6
Add the chopped carrots and potatoes to the pot, stirring to combine with the onion and garlic.
- 7
Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and browned pork shoulder to the pot. Cover the pot with a lid.
- 8
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
- 9
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- 10
Serve the pork shoulder with the vegetables and juices from the pot.