Recipe Vickys Balsamic Pulled Pork

Ingredients :

• 1 1/2 kg boneless pork shoulder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp oil, divided
• 3 large onions, chopped
• 8 carrots, chopped
• 2 tsp sage leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp thyme, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 120 ml balsamic vinegar
• 480 ml chicken stock
• 180 ml water
• 70 g cornflour / cornstarch to thicken gravy

Method :

1. Combine the salt & pepper and rub all over the pork joint. Set aside. (Remove the fat before you start!)
2. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a crockpot or large heavy based pan with a lid and fry the onions until softening. Remove with a slotted spoon
3. Heat another tablespoon of oil and cook off the carrots until lightly browning
4. Add in the sage, thyme and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes, then remove and set aside with the onions
5. Heat the last tablespoon of oil and brown the pork joint on all sides
6. Combine the sugar, vinegar, stock and water, stirring until the sugar has dissolved
7. Pour over the pork joint, adding in the carrot & onions
8. Bring to the boil then turn the heat to low, put the lid on the pan and let slow cook for 4 hours or until the pork is fork tender
9. Remove the pork and set aside for just now
10. Add the cornstarch to 160 mls cold water to make a slurry, then stir into the pan over a high heat. Simmer until the gravy isn"t cloudy anymore
11. Pull the pork, removing any further fat, then add back into the gravy
12. Stir through to reheat the pork
13. Serve with mashed potatoes and green vegetables

Recipe Vickys Balsamic Pulled Pork 2010-07-03T21:25:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: CakeMaster