Japanese-Style Braised Pork Shoulder with Tunisian Spices
A fusion of Japanese and North African flavors, this slow-cooked pork shoulder is tender and flavorful. The Tunisian spices add a warm, aromatic flavor to the dish.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds pork shoulderbone-in
- ●2 tablespoons tunisian spice blendavailable at most Middle Eastern markets
- ●1 teaspoon saltyoptional
- ●1/4 cup crumblyused as a topping
- ●2 tablespoons brown sugarused to balance the flavors
- ●1/4 cup soy sauceused to add a savory flavor
- ●2 tablespoons rice vinegarused to add a tangy flavor
- ●1 cup waterused to cook the pork
- ●1/4 cup green onionsused as a garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season the pork shoulder with the Tunisian spice blend, salt, and brown sugar.
- 3
Sear the pork shoulder until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water to the pot, and bring to a boil.
- 5
Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 6
Braise the pork for 2 hours, or until tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- 7
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 8
Shred the pork with two forks, and toss it with the crumbly topping.
- 9
Serve the pork hot, garnished with green onions.
- 10
Optional: serve with steamed rice or noodles.