Braised Pork Shoulder

A savory, spicy pork roast. The recipe comes from a TV station.

• Ready In: 5 hrs
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 4 -6  lbs boneless pork shoulder
• 2 -3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  onion, cut in half, then thinly sliced
• 4  medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 4 -6  garlic cloves, peeled, and chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 -4  sprigs fresh oregano
• 2  whole cloves
• 2  bay leaves
• 2  dried chipotle peppers
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup water
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Generously salt and pepper the pork shoulder and let meat come to room temperature (about 2 hours) Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Add olive oil to a large, deep pan, Over medium-high heat, sear pork until brown on all sides; set aside.
3. Dump excess oil from pan, leaving a coating of oil.
4. Add onions to pan and sweat over low heat until translucent.
5. Return pork to pan and add remaining ingredients.
6. Cover and place in oven, and cook for 2 to 3 hours (internal temperature should be about 140-150°F) or cook on stove top for 2 to 3 hours over low heat.
7. Remove pork from pan and let rest 10-15 minutes before slicing.
8. Serve with a starch and vegetables.