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Braised Pork with Mojo Sauce
5-1/2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, excess fat trimmed, cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces 2 14-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth 1 large head garlic, peeled, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced Mojo Sauce (see recipe)
MOJO SAUCE: 1 cup olive oil 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1-1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400 F.
Combine pork, broth, half of garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in large ovenproof pot.
Cover tightly; bake until pork is very tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to bowl.
Boil liquid in pot until reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about 30 minutes.
Return pork to pot; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and remaining garlic; saute until onion is tender and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer pork to plates; spoon some pan juices over. Top with sauteed onion mixture. Serve with Mojo Sauce.
MOJO SAUCE: Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl.
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