Chicken Free Annatto-Apple Braised Pork

Total time4 hr 40 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time3 hr 15 min

4.8

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the pork

3 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks
2 tbsp annatto (achiote) powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt

For the braise

3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
1 cup chicken broth
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with chicken broth.
1 medium white onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tbsp olive oil

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
warm corn tortillas or cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, combine the annatto powder, cumin, dried oregano, ground coriander, and salt. Add the apple cider vinegar and stir into a thick paste.
2
Pat the pork shoulder chunks dry with paper towels, then rub the spice paste all over each piece until evenly coated. Let the pork rest at room temperature for 1 hour.

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