Smoked Pork Tagine
A traditional Slovakian-inspired dish with warm, smoky flavors and tender pork.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Smoked pork shoulder
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oil
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●2 cloves Garlic
- ●1 teaspoon Warm paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
- ●1/4 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the smoked pork shoulder on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the pork from the pot and set it aside.
- 4
Add the sliced 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 1 minute.
- 6
Add the warm paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Return the pork to the pot and add enough liquid (such as chicken broth or water) to cover the pork.
- 8
Bring the liquid to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 9
Braise the pork in the oven for 2-3 hours, or until it's tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 10
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 11
Shred the pork with two forks and serve it hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.