Pork tagine with prunes and almonds

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 120 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Pork
  • Pork shoulder : 1 kg
  • Olive oil : 2 tbsp
  • Onion : 1
  • Garlic cloves : 4
  • Ground cumin : 1 tsp
  • Ground ginger : 1 tsp
  • Ground cinnamon : 1 tsp
  • Salt : 1 tsp
  • Black pepper : 1/2 tsp tsp
  • Chicken broth : 2 cups
• Prunes and Almonds
  • Prunes : 1 cup
  • Slivered almonds : 1/2 cup cup
  • Honey : 2 tbsp
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped) : 1/4 cup cup

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
• In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the pork shoulder and brown it on all sides. Remove the pork from the pot and set it aside.
• In the same pot, add the onion and garlic cloves. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
• Add the ground cumin, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
• Return the pork to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
• Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 2 hours or until the pork is tender.
• While the pork is cooking, prepare the prunes and almonds. In a separate pan, toast the slivered almonds until golden brown. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan, combine the prunes, honey, and a splash of water. Cook over low heat until the prunes are soft and plump.
• Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks.
• Return the shredded pork to the pot and add the cooked prunes and toasted almonds. Stir well to combine.
• Serve the pork tagine hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Tips

• You can serve the pork tagine with couscous or rice for a complete meal.
• Adjust the sweetness of the dish by adding more or less honey to the prunes.

Information

• Tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish that is slow-cooked in a special clay pot called a tagine. However, you can achieve similar flavors and textures by using an oven-safe pot or Dutch oven.