BRAISED PORK WITH MOJO SAUCE Source:
Bon Appetit Magazine, September 2002
Servings: 6 (plus 2 1/2 cups 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: 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 inutes. 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 wtih salt and pepper.
TO SERVE: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.