North African Braised Pork Shoulder
A hearty and aromatic slow-cooked pork shoulder dish inspired by North African flavors.
Ingredients
- ●2 lbs pork shoulderbone-in
- ●2 tbsp jsmokysmoked paprika
- ●1 cup marinatedolive oil, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, pepper
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 inches gingergrated
- ●2 tbsp tomato pasteconcentrated
- ●1 cup chicken brothlow-sodium
- ●1 cup datespitted
- ●1 taginetraditional clay cooking vessel
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, and jsmoky.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the pork shoulder until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
- 6
Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped onion to the pot.
- 7
Cook until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
- 8
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 9
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 10
Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- 11
Return the pork shoulder to the pot and transfer to the preheated oven.
- 12
Braise the pork shoulder for 2 1/2 hours, or until tender and easily shredded.
- 13
Add the pitted dates to the pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- 14
Serve the pork shoulder with the braising liquid spooned over the top.