Pork Vindaloo
Indian dish of Portuguese origins. This is simple to prepare (comparatively). The recipe is from Soups & Stews by Cooks Illustrated. If followed exactly makes a mild-medium spiced vindaloo. To spice it up, add fresh chilies and more cayenne. I served with saffron infused rice and an inexpensive bottle of Cotes du Rhone.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3lbs boneless boston butt, trimmed and cut into 1 . 5-inch cubes (or other shoulder pork roast)
- salt and black pepper
- 3tablespoons olive oil
- 3
- 8
- 3tablespoons flour
- 1tablespoon paprika
- 3⁄4teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1⁄4teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄4teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1⁄2
- 1(14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1teaspoon sugar
- 2tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1tablespoon brown mustard seeds
- 3
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 300°F
- Combine flour, paprika, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, and cloves in a small bowl.
- Season the meat with salt & pepper generously.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large dutch oven over medium high, until simmering.
- Add half of the meat and brown on the side touching the pan, about 2 minutes.
- Turn each piece and continue cooking until most sides are well-browned, about 5 more minutes.
- Transfer the browned meat to a bowl.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan and swirl to coat.
- Repeat process with 2nd half of meat.
- Transfer to the bowl when complete.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan, swirl to coat.
- Add the onions and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Cook over medium heat, scraping the bottom with a wood spoon until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the flour mixture and stir to coat.
- Continue to cook for about 2 more minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Gradually add the broth, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to incorporate all browned on bits.
- Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, sugar, vinegar, and mustard seeds.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Add the pork and all accumulated juices. Return to a simmer.
- Ensure all pork is submerged in the liquid, cover and bake in preheated oven for 2 hours.
- Remove pan from oven and skim any fat that rises to the surface (or can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, spoon off any congealed fat and bring to simmer over medium low heat).
- Remove the bay leaves, stir in the cilantro, and serve.
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