Braised Pork with Mojo Sauce |
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| 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. |