Sweet Pickle Braised Pork Shoulder
- 1 (4 1/2-pound) boneless pork picnic shoulder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Heat the oven to 375F.
- Pat the pork dry with paper towels and sprinkle it all over with the salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add the pork and brown it on all sides, about 10 minutes total.
- Add the relish, barbecue sauce, and 2 cups water and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot, then transfer to the oven.
- Braise the pork, turning it over once, until the center is tender but not falling apart when pierced with a paring knife, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil.
- Strain the braising liquid through a sieve into a bowl and discard the solids.
- Skim off any fat that collects on the surface and cover the bowl to keep the liquid warm.
- Cut the meat across the grain into 6 slices (each slice may break into 2 or 3 smaller pieces, depending on the part of the shoulder you have; discard any kitchen string if necessary).
- Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, then sear the pork slices in 2 batches, turning over once, until browned, about 3 minutes per batch.
- Transfer the pork to plates and spoon some braising liquid over the top.
- Pass the remaining braising liquid at the table.
pork picnic shoulder, salt, olive oil, sweet pickle relish, barbecue sauce, vegetable oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sweet-pickle-braised-pork-shoulder-378039 (may not work)