BRAISED PORK WITH RED WINE

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This easy recipe can be made in a saucepan, Dutch oven or slow cooker. The long simmer gives the pork shoulder, an inexpensive but versatile cut, a chance to absorb the robust flavors of red wine, carrot and garlic that it's cooked alongside. Serve it over egg noodles and topped with parsley for a hearty, satisfying dinner.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories dinner, one pot, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
Salt and pepper
2 cups fruity red wine, like Beaujolais or Burgundy (pinot noir)
1 cup good stock, or water
1 pound fat carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
10 cloves garlic, more or less, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
Cooked egg noodles for serving
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

Combine pork, salt and pepper to taste, wine, stock, carrots and garlic in a saucepan, Dutch oven or slow cooker. Bring to a boil, then adjust heat so that mixture simmers steadily but not vigorously. (If using a slow cooker, just turn it to ''high'' and let cook for at least three hours.)
Cook, stirring every half-hour or so, until meat is very tender and just about falling apart, at least an hour and most likely a bit longer. Use a slotted spoon to remove solid ingredients to a bowl, then turn heat to high. (If using a slow cooker, transfer liquid to a saucepan for this step.) Reduce to about a cup, or even less. Taste and adjust seasoning, then lower heat and stir in butter.
Add solids to sauce and reheat. Serve over egg noodles, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 771, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1243 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams