Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Pickled Onions

Name: Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Pickled Onions
Yield: serves 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 large fennel bulb, top removed, halved, cored, and thinly sliced; 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 boneless pork shoulder (about 5 pounds), trimmed of excess fat; Pickled onions (page 235)

December 9, 2011

Sweet, succulent, and aromatic, this sophisticated yet homey family-style supper is definitely one to pull out when company is coming. Not only is pork shoulder super satisfying, but the cut is also an inexpensive way to feed a lot of people. Serve with herbaceous Parsley Sauce (page 239) and creamy Cheese Grits (page 189) for a lethal combination.

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