Pork Agrodolce
Pork Agrodolce braises pork shoulder until tender in a vibrant sweet-and-sour sauce built from tomato paste, balsamic and white vinegars, honey, and a whisper of anchovy for depth. Rosemary, garlic, scallion, and red pepper flakes add herbaceous warmth and gentle heat. It’s rich, tangy, and balanced—ideal for a cozy dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend meal.
- Prep15 min
- Cook2 hr 30 min
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, vinegar, honey, mashed anchovy, green onions, garlic, rosemary, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper to make the agrodolce.
- 3
Cut the pork shoulder into pieces about 3 inches wide. Add them to the bowl with the agrodolce and mix by hand until coated. Move the pork and sauce to the oiled baking dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven, turning the pieces over halfway through, until the pork is very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. If the pork looks too dry, add a splash of water. Skim off fat as desired.
- Calories 357.29 kcal Moderate
- Protein 25.07 g Good Source
- Carbs 10.46 g Moderate
- Total Fat 22.88 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.15 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 77.14 mg High
- Sodium 125.45 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.53 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.69 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 78.53 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.42 mg Low Source
- Potassium 43.77 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3.72 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 9.14 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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