Heritage-Breed Braised Pork with Spring Onions Delight Awaits!
A delicious and tender braised pork dish featuring heritage-breed pork and fresh spring onions, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs heritage-breed pork shoulder
- 1 cup spring onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork shoulder with black pepper and sear on all sides until browned.
- Add minced garlic and chopped spring onions, sautéing until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for 2-3 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the pork, shred it, and return it to the pot to mix with the sauce.
- Serve hot with additional spring onions on top.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality heritage-breed pork.
- This dish pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg