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Potato Gnocchi with Spicy Beer Braised Pork Shoulder, Cilantro and Smoked Mozzarella

Try this delectable Spicy Beer Braised Pork Shoulder, Cilantro and Smoked Mozzarella recipe using our Potato Gnocchi. SKU #24327
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Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Brazier Pan

Ingredients
  

Pork Ragu

  • 1.5 lb Pork Shoulder or Pork Butt cubed in 2” pieces
  • 1 Bottle Beer Heineken or similar
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper stem and seeds removed
  • 1 Green jalapeño stem removed
  • 1 Cup Cilantro leaves and stems
  • 1/2 Cup Parsley leaves and stems
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic chopped
  • 1/2 Cup White onion diced
  • 2 Tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 Tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 Cups Chicken broth

Finishing Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Pinch Salt and pepper
  • 4 Sprigs Cilantro fresh
  • 1 1/2 Cups Smoked mozzarella grated

Gnocchi

  • 2 Cups Potato Gnocchi 24327

Instructions
 

Pork Ragu

  • Combine the beer, peppers, herbs, garlic, onion and seasoning in the blender and puree.
  • Marinate the cubed pork overnight.
  • The next day, remove the pork from the marinade, do not discard the marinade.
  • Dry off the meat with paper towels. In a Dutch oven, sear the meat on all sides until golden brown.
  • Add the reserved marinade to the Dutch oven along with the chicken broth. Cover and braise in a 300°F oven for 3 hours.

To Serve

  • Heat the ragu in a brazier pan.
  • Add 2 Tbsp butter and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer gnocchi in water, drain and add to the ragu.
  • Divide the gnocchi with braised pork in 4 entrée bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro and grated smoked mozzarella cheese.
Keyword 24327, BBQ, Gnocchi, Pork Shoulder
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