Italian-Style Braised Pork Shoulder
A hearty Italian-inspired braised pork shoulder dish, roasted to perfection in the oven.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 kg pork shoulderbone-in
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●2 medium carrotchopped
- ●2 stalks celerychopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 can (28 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- ●1 cup red wine
- ●1 cup chicken broth
- ●2 tsp italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the pork shoulder until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 5
Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
- 6
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 8
Add the canned diced tomatoes, red wine, chicken broth, and italian seasoning to the pot.
- 9
Return the pork shoulder to the pot and make sure it's covered with the braising liquid.
- 10
Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- 11
Braise the pork shoulder for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until it's tender and falls apart easily.
- 12
Remove the pot from the oven and let the pork rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.