Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Spring Vegetables with Garlic-Rubbed Pork Shoulder Roast
8 large garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped thyme
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped oregano
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 7-1/2-pound butterflied boneless pork shoulder
2 pounds fava beans, shelled (2 cups) or 2 cups frozen shelled edamame
24 whole baby carrots or 4 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 pounds fresh English peas, shelled, or two 10-ounce packages frozen peas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons mixed chopped herbs, such as parsley, chives and tarragon
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
1 . Preheat the oven to 400°. With the side of a large knife, mash the garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to make a coarse paste. Transfer the paste to a small bowl. Stir in the coriander, thyme, oregano, 1 tablespoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of coarsely ground black pepper and 1/2 cup of the olive oil until incorporated.
2 . On a work surface, rub the garlic-herb oil all over the butterflied pork. With the fatty side up, fold the pork under itself into thirds and transfer to a roasting pan. Roast the pork for 40 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300° and roast the pork for about 2 hours and 20 minutes longer, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 160°.
3 . Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the fava beans and boil until the skins loosen, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the favas to a work surface; peel off and discard the tough skins and transfer the favas to a bowl. Alternatively, boil the frozen edamame for 2 minutes and transfer to a bowl. Add the carrots to the saucepan and boil until tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the carrots to the bowl. Add the peas and cook until tender, about 2 minutes; if using frozen, boil just until hot, 30 seconds. Drain the peas and transfer to the bowl.
4 . In the same saucepan, melt the butter in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Stir in the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Cook over moderate heat until just heated through. Stir in the 3 tablespoons of chopped herbs.
5 . Transfer the pork to a carving board and let rest for at least 10 minutes. Strain the pan juices into a small saucepan and skim off the fat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and keep hot.
6 . Thickly slice the pork across the grain and transfer to plates. Serve with the vegetables, passing the sauce at the table.
TIP :
Make Ahead The blanched vegetables can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated overnight. The sliced pork can be refrigerated in the pan sauce for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Suggested Pairing
Pair the dish with a cherry-inflected or floral Pinot Noir.
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That sounds GOOD, Nee! And-it is attractive for plating, too! Thanks for the recipe. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHi NanaDana , family enjoyed it , none left . Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteOh my ! This delish dish of yours made me drool! So yummy!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen , it didn't last long . Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteI love this pork dish! Looks so delicious!
ReplyDeleteHi Medeja , you can scale this dish up or down to suit your guests . Thanks for stopping by :)
DeletePork and garlic is a magical combo, isn't it? Although now that I think about it, garlic is the common ingredient in all sorts of magical dishes. ;-) This looks terrific -- love the fava beans. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi John , yes I also think garlic is magical , it's also a healthy herb . hanks for stopping by :)
DeleteThis pork with garlic really sound ver tasty...and great paired with lots of vegetables...great meal Nee.
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying your week :)
Hi Juliana , he ham is ender and he veggies se he pace . thanks for stopping by ;0
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