Braised Pork with Smoky Flavor
A hearty, comforting dish featuring slow-cooked pork in a rich, smoky sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds pork shoulder
- ●2 teaspoons smoky paprika
- ●1 medium savory onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 cup braised red wine
- ●1 cup beef broth
- ●2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ●2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Sear the pork shoulder until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped onion to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 5
Add the braised red wine, beef broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoky paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 6
Return the pork shoulder to the pot and bring the contents to a boil.
- 7
Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the oven.
- 8
Braise the pork in the preheated oven for 2-3 hours, or until tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- 9
Remove the pot from the oven and let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- 10
Strain the braising liquid and discard the solids. Skim off excess fat and serve the sauce over the sliced pork.
- 11
Serve the braised pork with the smoky sauce spooned over the top.