Succulent braised pork is a classic dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Braising is a cooking method that involves browning the meat and then cooking it slowly in a covered pot with liquid. This results in a tender, juicy, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With the right combination of spices and seasonings, you can create a braised pork dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something a little more modern, there is a succulent braised pork recipe out there for everyone.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SUCCULENT BRAISED PORK BY MELISSA D'ARABIAN RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Pat the pork dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, and working in batches brown the meat on all sides until a golden crust forms. Transfer the pork to a plate. To the pan add the onion, celery, and carrot and sweat until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and sweat another 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes to cook off the raw flavor and caramelize it. Sprinkle with the flour and cook another 2 minutes to cook off its raw flavor. Whisk in the wine and reduce it by half. Return the pork to the Dutch oven, then stir in the beef stock, parsley stems, and bay leaves. Add the water if liquid does not come up to the top of the pork. Do not cover the pork with liquid. Cover the pan and place it in the oven to braise until the meat is fork tender, about 3 hours. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
BRAISED PORK SHOULDER
Steps:
- Using a spice grinder, grind the coriander and cumin seeds until they are a fine powder.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Sprinkle the pork shoulder with the ground spices and salt, then tie each piece so they cook evenly.
- Coat a Dutch oven with olive oil and bring to a high heat. Brown the first pork on all sides. Remove the pork from the pan and reserve. Ditch the fat in the pan and give a few drops of new oil. Repeat with the second pork and remove.
- Lower the heat to medium and toss in the fennel and onions and season them with salt and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper. Cook the onions and fennel until they are soft and very aromatic, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.
- Add the wine and reduce by half. Stir in the mustard and add the bay leaves and thyme. Return the pork to the Dutch oven and add stock to the pan until it comes halfway up the side of the pork. Add salt if needed. Bring the liquid to a boil, cover and put the Dutch oven in the preheated oven.
- After 1 hour, turn the pork over and add more liquid to the pan if the liquid level has gone down. Cover and return to the oven for 1 hour.
- Turn the pork back over and return to the oven without the lid and cook for 45 more minutes. The liquid should concentrate.
- Remove the pan from the oven, remove the pork and reserve for 15 minutes, tented with aluminum foil. Skim any excess fat from the pan and reduce the pan juices, if needed.
- Slice the pork and serve with onions, fennel and juices.
- Wine Pairing Suggestion: Pinot Grigio
BRAISED PORK WITH ORANGE AND FENNEL
Steps:
- Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Wrap cinnamon stick and anise seeds in a small square of cheesecloth and tie bundle closed with string.
- Pat pork dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a deep 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown pork in 3 batches, turning, about 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a bowl as browned.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot and cook onion and garlic over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, zest, and sugar and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce, rice wine, broth, pork with any accumulated juices, and cheesecloth bag. Braise mixture, covered, in oven 1 hour.
- Stir in fennel and braise, covered, in oven until fennel is very tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Discard cheesecloth bag, then season pork mixture with salt and pepper and stir in cilantro.
ORANGE AND MILK-BRAISED PORK CARNITAS
It must have been the subliminal beer and liquor advertising that got me, because I wasn't even thinking about Cinco de Mayo when I decided to make this milk-braised pork carnitas recipe. The milk braising beforehand seems to give the meat a little extra succulence. The subtle sweetness from the orange is also very nice.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Season pork with pepper and salt.
- Heat oil in large pot over high heat. Working in batches, cook pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return all cooked pork and accumulated juice to pot.
- Season pork with bay leaves, cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir in fresh orange juice, orange zest, and milk. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is fork tender but not falling apart, about 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Remove pork from liquid. Skim some fat from the pot to grease a baking dish. Transfer the pieces of pork to the baking dish. Drizzle about 2 more tablespoons of the floating fat over the meat. Season with more salt, if needed.
- Bake in preheated oven until pork is browned, about 15 minutes. Stir pork.
- Turn on oven's broiler. Cook pork under broiler until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 804.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
BRAISED PORK SHOULDER
Make an irresistible dinner (or three!) with a slow-cooked pork shoulder that has the perfect flavors for a cool evening. Use this recipe to make Open-Faced Porchetta Sandwich with Caramelized Apples or Ribbon Pasta With Pork Ragu and Fresh Sage. Use the pork skin to make Roasted Baby Potatoes with Cracklings and Chives.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 4h50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Crisp pancetta in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat, until fat is rendered, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.
- Add onions to Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 25 minutes. Transfer to plate using slotted spoon.
- Season pork with salt and pepper. Add oil to Dutch oven, and sear pork, fat side down, until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip, and repeat.
- Add garlic and spices to pot. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ale, stock, pancetta, and onions; bring to a simmer. Transfer to oven, and braise pork, covered, basting every hour, until meat is falling off the bone, about 4 hours. Shred meat (just what you're using) using 2 forks, and drizzle with warm skimmed jus.
SUCCULENT BAKED PORK CHOPS
These pork chops are absolutely to die for! They turn out so juicy and tender and, so far, my husband has had me make these chops for tailgating parties, house parties, supper with the kids, dinner for us two...he can't get enough!
Provided by momscaasi
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir together the hoisin sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Dip each pork chop into the mixture, and place in a shallow baking dish. Pour any remaining sauce over the top. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake the pork chops uncovered until the sauce has turned to a glaze and the meat is cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.3 calories, Carbohydrate 85.9 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 2550.3 mg, Sugar 77.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder or pork butt is the best cut for braising, as it has a good amount of fat and connective tissue that will break down and become tender during the cooking process.
- Sear the pork before braising: Searing the pork in a hot pan before braising it will help to develop flavor and color.
- Use a flavorful braising liquid: The braising liquid is what will give the pork its flavor, so it's important to use a liquid that is flavorful and aromatic. Some good options include chicken broth, beef broth, red wine, beer, or apple cider.
- Add vegetables and herbs to the braising liquid: Vegetables and herbs will add flavor and depth to the braising liquid. Some good options include onions, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Cook the pork until it is fall-apart tender: The pork should be cooked until it is fall-apart tender, which will take at least 2 hours, but may take up to 4 hours, depending on the size of the pork roast.
- Serve the pork with your favorite sides: Braised pork is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, rice, or pasta.
Conclusion:
Braised pork is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With a little time and effort, you can easily make braised pork at home. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give braised pork a try.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love