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pork roast with applesauce sauce

Applesauce-Braised Chili Verde Pork Roast

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven or large pot
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 serving platter

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pound pork shoulder trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 clove garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  • Season the pork chunks with salt and black pepper evenly.
  • Sear the pork in batches in the Dutch oven until browned on all sides, then set aside.
  • In the same pot, add onions and cook until translucent.
  • Stir in garlic, cumin, and oregano, cooking until fragrant.
  • Pour in applesauce, chicken broth, and salsa verde, stirring to combine.
  • Return the browned pork to the pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and reduce heat, simmering for about 2 hours or until the pork is tender.
  • Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a serving platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the pork overnight with the seasonings before cooking. You can also serve the pork with warm tortillas or over rice to soak up the delicious sauce. Adjust the spice level by using a milder or hotter salsa verde according to your preference.
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