Orange Braised Pork With Fruit
Description
This Orange Braised Pork With Fruit is a comforting, aromatic dish that balances rich, savory pork with bright citrus notes and the chewy sweetness of dried figs. The pork shoulder becomes incredibly tender as it simmers in a reduced mixture of port, orange juice, and lemon, creating a glossy, flavorful sauce. Golden apples and fresh orange segments added near the end provide a fresh contrast in texture and acidity. Served over nutty brown rice, this meal feels both rustic and elegant.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat a large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the pork cubes.
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Sauté the pork, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
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Sprinkle the dried marjoram over the pork and stir to coat and toast the herb briefly.
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Pour in the port, orange juice, water, lemon juice, and add the orange peel, ground ginger, and bay leaves.
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Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer gently.
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Simmer the pork until it is very tender, approximately 2 hours, checking occasionally to ensure there is enough liquid.
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Using a slotted spoon, remove the pork to a warm serving dish and keep covered.
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Add the dried figs, sliced apples, and diced orange segments to the remaining liquid in the pan.
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Cover the pan again and simmer for about 10 minutes, or just until the apples are soft but not mushy.
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Spoon the fruit mixture and the reduced sauce evenly over the pork in the serving dish.
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Toss the cooked brown rice with the sesame seeds.
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Serve the braised pork and fruit mixture alongside the sesame rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 961.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 55.6g86%
- Saturated Fat 19.9g100%
- Cholesterol 317.8mg106%
- Sodium 246.3mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 107.3g215%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
