Name: Caucasus-Style Braised Pork Shoulder
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 1/2 days
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 large garlic cloves; 3 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (5-pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast (also called picnic roast), trimmed of excess fat and skin discarded; 1 large red onion, chopped; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar; an electric coffee/spice grinder

Caucasus-Style Braised Pork ShoulderRomulo Yanes

This is a fantastic preparation for bone-in pork shoulder, which is loaded with flavor but needs braising to tenderize. A blend of ingredients commonly used in Eurasia's culinarily diverse Caucasus region (comprising Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and parts of Russia) brings together elements of heat, garlic, and spices like coriander and fenugreek.

Cooks' notes:

•Pork can be marinated up to 3 days.
•Braised pork can be chilled up to 2 days.

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