italian braised pork
(1 rating)
This tender pork would also be wonderful over pasta or polenta.
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(1 rating)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
4 Hr 20 Min
method
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Ingredients For italian braised pork
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o 2 tablespoons olive oil
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o 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
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o coarse salt and pepper
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o 1 large yellow onion, diced small
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o 3 cloves garlic, minced
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o 1 stalk celery, diced small
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o 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
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o 1/2 cup dry red wine, such as cabernet sauvignon or merlot
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o 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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o 4 cups prepared couscous, for serving
How To Make italian braised pork
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11. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season pork with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer pork to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Reduce heat to medium and add onion, garlic, celery, and fennel seeds to pan; cook until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
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22. Add wine and cook, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add to slow cooker along with tomatoes. Cover and cook on high until pork is very tender, 4 hours (or 8 hours on low).
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33. Transfer pork to a cutting board. With two forks, shred meat into bite-size pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat. Skim fat off sauce and discard. Return shredded pork to slow cooker and stir to combine. (To store: Cool, cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days.) Serve over couscous.
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4Tasty Tip Take a few minutes to brown the pork and saute the other ingredients before adding them to the slow cooker -- it gives the dish deep flavor.
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