Recipe
Braised Pork Shoulder with Potatoes and Tomatoes
A simple hearty home-style meal of juicy pork shoulder slowly braised with onions, garlic, potatoes, and tomatoes.
Braised Pork Shoulder with Potatoes and Tomatoes takes about 140 minutes and makes 4 servings. Each serving has 620 kcal.
- Preparation
- 20 minutes
- Cooking
- 120 minutes
- Total time
- 140 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 620 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbohydrates
- 28 g
- Fat
- 38 g
Ingredients
- Pork shoulder800 g
- Onion2 pcs
- Garlic4 pcs
- Potatoes600 g
- Canned peeled tomatoes400 g
- Lard2 tbsp
- Tomato paste1 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black peppercorns1 tsp
- Paprika1 tsp
- Water500 ml
Instructions
- 1
Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks. Peel the onions, garlic, and potatoes, then chop the onions and potatoes into bite-size pieces.
- 2
Heat the lard in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and tomato paste for about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the pork, salt, pepper, and paprika. Brown it lightly on all sides, stirring from time to time.
- 4
Pour in the canned tomatoes and water. Cover and simmer gently for about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Add the potatoes and continue cooking for 40 minutes, until the pork is tender and the potatoes are soft. Add a little more water if needed.
- 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning. Let it rest for a few minutes, then serve hot with the thick braising sauce.
Cooking methods
On the stove
Cook covered in a heavy pot over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if the sauce gets too thick.
On induction
Use a pot on medium-low induction heat, then reduce to low for a gentle simmer and stir from time to time.
Over an open fire
If cooking over an open fire, keep the pot over steady low embers and stir often to prevent sticking.
Recipe questions
- How long does this recipe take?
- Plan for about 140 minutes from start to finish.
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings.
- Can I cook this recipe on induction?
- Yes. Use a pot on medium-low induction heat, then reduce to low for a gentle simmer and stir from time to time.
- Can I cook this recipe over an open fire?
- Yes. If cooking over an open fire, keep the pot over steady low embers and stir often to prevent sticking.
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