Coffee Braised Pork Shoulder With Chiles And Sweet Potato Recipes

1 CUP OF COFFEE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a large skillet add oil and heat until hot. Place roast in skillet and sear on both sides.
• Using a large roasting pan add one onion and remaining ingredients. Transfer browned roast to roasting pan and top with the second onion.
• Cover and bake for 3 1/2 to 4 hours basting the roast every hour with juices. If liquids begin to boil away add more coffee or soy sauce as needed. Pan juices can be used to make gravy but do not add salt.

COFFEE-BRAISED PORK SHOULDER WITH CHILES AND SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• Place the dried chiles in a large bowl, then pour over enough boiling water to cover them. Cover the bowl and let the chiles steep for about 1 hour, or until completely soft, turning halfway through to make sure they are completely submerged. Once the chiles are rehydrated, drain, reserving the water, and scrape the seeds and veins from the chiles using the back of a spoon or a paring knife.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Liberally season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof Dutch oven or deep cast-iron pan over medium heat. Working in batches, lightly brown the pork shoulder, then remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the onion, carrots, sweet potatoes, garlic, cumin, and paprika to the Dutch oven and stir to scrape the bottom of the pan while the vegetables begin to brown. Once they've softened and are lightly brown, deglaze the pan with the coffee and vinegar.
• Add the pork back to the pot, along with the herbs, soaked chiles, the soaking water from the chiles, and enough additional water to just cover the pork. Cut a piece of parchment paper to the shape of the pot and place it directly on top of the pork. Transfer to the oven and cook for 2 hours, until the meat falls apart easily when pierced with a fork. Remove the meat with tongs and serve.