SLOW-COOKED PORK WITH CHICKPEAS

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Canned chickpeas are perfect for this one-pot dish because they become even more creamy as they warm in the cooking liquid. In case you're not a fan, you can go with whatever canned bean you like.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Pepper     Fennel     Pork     Garlic     White Wine     Onion     Chickpea     Parsley     Winter     Dinner     Entertaining     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp. whole black peppercorns
1 Tbsp. fennel seeds
4 lb. boneless pork shoulder, fat cap trimmed to 1/4"
2 Tbsp. kosher salt
4 Tbsp. extra-virgin oil, divided
1 medium onion, sliced into 1/2"-thick rounds
1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
4 fresh bay leaves
2 cups dry white wine
2 (15.5-oz.) canned chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 lemon
3 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
Special Equipment
A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Steps:

  • Coarsely grind red pepper flakes, peppercorns, and fennel seeds in spice mill or with mortar and pestle.
  • Generously season pork with salt, sprinkling more heavily on meat than layer of fat. Sprinkle with spice mixture, massaging into all spots so it adheres to pork.
  • Roll pork as tightly as you can, then tie individual lengths of kitchen twine around roast every 1" or so. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour, or chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large Dutch oven. Cook pork, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 10-12 minutes total. Transfer pork to a plate.
  • Remove pot from heat and dump out fat. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and heat over medium. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until exposed flesh turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in bay leaves and return pork to pot. Pour in wine and 2 cups water. Cover pot and transfer to oven. Bake, turning pork every 45 minutes or so, until pork is tender and pulls apart easily, 2 1/2-3 hours. Transfer pork to a plate and let cool slightly before tearing into big chunks.
  • Return pot with braising liquid to low heat and add chickpeas and pork. Cover and cook until chickpeas and pork are warmed through, 12-15 minutes.
  • Transfer chickpeas, pork, and braising liquid to a platter. Finely zest lemon over and top with parsley.
  • Do Ahead
  • Stew (without lemon zest and parsley) can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Add lemon zest and parsley just before serving.

Roddrae Coward
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The pork was so flavorful and the chickpeas were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


IttzFrxst
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The pork was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Cynxer
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This was a delicious recipe! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the chickpeas were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Eamdul Khan
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The pork was so flavorful and the chickpeas were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Okorie Chidera
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The pork was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mikayah Wilson
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This was a delicious recipe! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the chickpeas were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Margaret Barbosa
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This was a great recipe. The pork was tender and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mashaal Khan
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I loved this recipe! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Richard Doxsie
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pork was tender and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bobita Akter
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The pork was so flavorful and the chickpeas were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Adun Rebecca osas
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Wow, this dish was amazing! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were perfectly cooked. I loved the flavor of the sauce, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.