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Mediterranean Braised Pork Shoulder

1 hr 20 min
20 min prep
1 hr cook

Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 4 lb Pork butt roast, cut into approximately 1 inch cubes
  • 6 Peeled garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup Fresh mint, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup Curly leaf parsley, chopped fine
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt, full fat recommended
  • 1 Large lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp Dried oregano

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine pork with garlic, mint, parsley, yogurt, lemon juice and zest, salt, pepper, cumin and oregano. Mix well to coat pork.
  2. Place contents into instant pot then secure lid. Set instant pot to meat/stew setting and adjust time manually to 60 minutes.
  3. Once done, follow directions on instant pot for proper pressure venting. Break apart pork with tongs and season to taste.
  4. Serve pork on flatbread or over rice. Garnish with green onions and mint if desired.

Nutrition

5gCarbs
26gFat
42gProtein

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories430
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 26g
    • 40%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 10g
    • 50%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 145mg
    • 48%
  • Sodium
    • 820mg
    • 34%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 5g
    • 2%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 1g
  • Sugars
    • 2g
  • Protein
    • 42g
  • Vitamin C
    • 15%
  • Calcium
    • 10%
  • Iron
    • 20%
  • Vitamin A
    • 8%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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