Moroccan-Style Pork Shoulder Roast

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours

4-5 pound boneless pork shoulder roast
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
8 ounces baby sweet peppers, OR coarsely chopped and seeded sweet bell peppers
1/2 cup dried fruit mix, with apricots, plums and raisins
1 15-oz can coconut milk, lite
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
Cooked couscous, optional

Trim visible fat from roast. Drizzle roast with soy sauce and rub all sides with curry. Brown roast in hot olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add remaining ingredients around the roast, cover with lid and place in a 350 degree F oven for 1 1/2-2 hours or until roast and potatoes are tender.

Transfer roast and vegetables to a serving platter. Return pan with sauce to stove top and bring to a boil, cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened slightly. Coarsely shred meat and serve with sweet potatoes and peppers and sauce. Serve over cooked couscous, if desired.

Serves 8-10

Pork shoulder is cooked low and slow in this Moroccan-inspired dish. Serve over cooked couscous and with a large spinach salad.

Calories: 365 calories
Protein: 31 grams
Fat: 20 grams
Sodium: 309 milligrams
Cholesterol: 105 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 8 grams
Carbohydrates: 15 grams
Fiber: 2 grams

Random Safety Tip:

Refrigerate leftover pork as soon as possible.

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Nice Dish
by Shae 12/24/2009

I enjoyed this recipe b/c it wasn't over spicey. Very easy dish.

Blend of Ethnic Cuisine
by Patty 11/07/2009

A unique taste for pork!

Catherine
by Very Good 11/03/2009

The taste of the meat was incredible. And the sweet potatoes were wonderful!

Excellent
by Katherine Croft 11/03/2009

This dish was the favorite of the family! So much so we are going to have it for Christmas!!!

Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

It is safe to cook frozen or partially-frozen pork in the oven, on the stove or grill without defrosting it first; the cooking time may be about 50% longer. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. It is best if frozen pork roasts are cooked at an oven temperature of 325 degrees F. Do not cook frozen pork in a slow cooker.

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To ensure doneness, check with a meat thermometer. A thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the cut should produce a temperature of 160°F for medium doneness

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About the Cut

Pork shoulder is the top portion of the front leg of the hog. The terminology for pork shoulder can vary widely depending on the region. However, the lower ‘arm’ portion of the shoulder is most commonly called the arm picnic. The upper part of the shoulder, often called the Boston blade roast (also known as Boston- style butt), comes from the area near the loin and contains the shoulder blade bone.

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Cooking Method: Braising

COOKING BASICS:

1. Coat meat lightly with seasoned flour, if desired.

2. In a large, heavy pan with lid, brown meat on all sides in a small amount of oil; remove excess drippings from pan.

3. Cover meat with desired liquid(s).

4. Cover pan and simmer over low heat on stove or in a low to moderate (275 to 300 degrees F.) oven for 1 to 3 hours, until tender.

5. If adding vegetables, add toward end of cooking time, during the last 20 to 45 minutes.

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