PORK CONFIT

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Categories Garlic Onion Pork Winter Thyme Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

6 bay leaves, crushed
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence*
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 3-inch cubes, fat left intact
2 onions, sliced
8 garlic cloves, peeled
6 fresh thyme sprigs
1 fresh rosemary sprig
Melted lard or olive oil (about 1 quart)

Steps:

Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl. Add pork; turn and rub to coat well. Cover and chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 275°F. Place onions, garlic, thyme sprigs, and rosemary sprig in large ovenproof pot. Pat pork dry with paper towels and place atop vegetables in pot. Pour enough melted lard over pork to cover by 1 inch. Cover and place pork in oven. Roast until pork is tender, turning occasionally (keep pork covered with lard at all times), about 4 hours.
Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to another large bowl, packing tightly. Strain liquid in pot into 4-cup measuring cup; discard solids in strainer. Allow juices to settle at bottom of cup, about 15 minutes. Carefully pour enough fat from cup over pork in bowl to cover by 1 inch. Pour juices from bottom of cup into resealable plastic freezer bag; seal and freeze to use for making thePork Cassoulet (it's also great as a sauce). Cover and refrigerate pork at least 2 weeks and up to 2 months (keep pork covered with fat).
Rewarm pork confit to melt lard. Drain pork before using.
*A dried herb mixture available in the spice section of many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores. A combination of dried thyme, basil, savory, and fennel seeds can be substituted.

Trisha Allum

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This pork confit recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend it.

Melandri Kruger

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This pork confit recipe is delicious! The pork is so tender and the skin is perfectly crispy. I also love the flavor of the sauce.

Val Vargas

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I've made this pork confit recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the skin is crispy. I love the flavor of the sauce too.

Diya Aktar

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This pork confit recipe is a winner! The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend it.

Mis Maria

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This is the best pork confit recipe I've ever tried. The pork is so tender and juicy, and the skin is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.

Pramod Jayashan

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This pork confit recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The pork is fall-apart tender and the skin is crispy. I highly recommend it.

Lida Molila

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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this pork confit. The meat was so tender and flavorful. I would definitely make it again.

Zainjatt Jatt

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This pork confit recipe is amazing! The pork is so moist and tender, and the skin is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.

Sajjad Elia

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I've tried a few different pork confit recipes, but this one is my favorite. The pork is always so tender and the skin is crispy. I also love the flavor of the sauce.

Dumisa Maqosha

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The pork confit is so delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend it.

Destiny Bennett

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I love this pork confit recipe! The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the skin is perfectly crispy. I also love the sauce that it comes with.

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This pork confit recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always amazing. I've made it for dinner parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.

Waata Te Piira Te Riaki

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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pork, but I'm so glad I did. The pork confit was incredible. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious.

ESlam elherfa

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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.

Mariana Ramirez

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I've made pork confit a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The pork was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.