Pork Vindaloo

hot and pungent, the pork should be marinated for 24 hours for maximim flavor.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless pork shoulder

• Marinade

• 1  tablespoon  coriander seed
• 1  teaspoon cumin seed
• 2  teaspoons mustard seeds
• 10  dried red chili peppers
• 1  teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 5  tablespoons  mustard oil or 5  tablespoons olive oil
• 3  inches cinnamon sticks
• 6  whole cloves
• 1  cup  finely chopped onion
• 1  tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon palm sugar or 1  teaspoon maple syrup
• 1  cup water
•  coarse salt

Directions

1. Trim all visible fat off the pork and cut into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
2. Combine coriander, cumin, mustard and chilies, grind into a fine powder and transfer into a measuring cup. Add turmeric, vinegar and garlic and mix. Pour the marinade over the pork and rub well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the cinnamon, cloves, onions and ginger. Cook until the onions are very soft - do not let them brown - about 5 minutes.
4. Remove pork from the refrigerator and drain, reserving the liquid. Add pork to the onion mixture and cook until the meat is lightly seared. Add paprika, palm sugar, water, salt and the reserved liquid and bring the contents to a boil.
5. Simmer pork for 1 1/2 hours or until very tender. Serve vindaloo with plain or coconut rice.