Bon Appetit/September 2002

Braised Pork with Mojo Sauce

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 plus 2-1/2 cups Mojo Sauce N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
5-1/2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, excess fat trimmed, cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces 2 14-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth 1 large head garlic, peeled, chopped
2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced Mojo Sauce (see recipe)
MOJO SAUCE: 1 cup olive oil 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon dried oregano 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper



1 Preheat oven to 400 F. Combine pork, broth, half of garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in large ovenproof pot. Cover tightly; bake until pork is very tender, about 1 hour 30 inutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to bowl. Boil liquid in pot until reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about 30 minutes. Return pork to pot; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and remaining garlic; saute until onion is tender and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Season wtih salt and pepper.
3 Transfer pork to plates; spoon some pan juices over. Top with sauteed onion mixture. Serve with Mojo Sauce.
4 MOJO SAUCE: Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl.

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