CHEF JOHN'S PORK AL LATTE

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When the weather gets a little colder, this pork stew really hits the spot. Pork shoulder meat is braised in a creme fraiche sauce until amazingly tender and delicious. Serve on polenta with crisp sage leaves for garnish.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Pork

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 ½ pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 small yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
½ cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ cup olive oil
15 whole fresh sage leaves

Steps:

  • Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a skillet, place over medium heat, and cook bacon, stirring often, until crisp and bacon fat has rendered into the skillet, about 5 minutes.
  • Season pork cubes generously with salt and black pepper. Remove bacon from pan and set aside, reserving fat in pan. Turn heat to medium-high and brown pork pieces in bacon drippings until well browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer meat to a bowl, leaving pan drippings in skillet.
  • Turn heat to medium and stir in chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Cook and stir onion until translucent and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour chicken broth and creme fraiche into onion mixture; whisk until smooth. Scrape up and dissolve any browned bits of food on the bottom of the skillet. Bring mixture to a simmer.
  • Return bacon to sauce and stir in 2 tablespoons chopped sage. Place pork pieces into simmering sauce along with any accumulated juices from the meat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until meat is almost tender, about 1 hour.
  • Raise heat to medium and cook uncovered until pan sauce reduces and thickens and meat is very tender, about 20 more minutes. Stir red pepper flakes into sauce; adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; drop whole sage leaves into the hot oil and cook, lightly tossing leaves in the oil, until crisp, 10 to 15 seconds. Drain sage leaves on paper towels and crumble over pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 114.4 mg, Fat 46.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 568.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Ongchu Sherpa
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This dish was delicious! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Javiler Armstrong
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sweetberth Mbalamwezi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I love serving it with rice and vegetables.


Frederick McFall
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This is one of my favorite pork recipes. The pork is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Dortheen Wade
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I love this recipe! The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Godwin paul
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with the whole family.


AINUL ISLAM
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jemiryah Broadua
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was so moist and tender, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jessica Bates
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pork was juicy and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Felipe Martinez
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. We will definitely be adding this to our regular rotation of meals.


kabiru shaibu
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.