Braised Pork with Tomatillos

If you’re craving a hearty dish with a burst of bold flavors, our Braised Pork with Tomatillos recipe is a perfect choice. The tangy, slightly spicy tomatillos create a rich, savory sauce that pairs beautifully with tender, slow-cooked pork.

To elevate this dish, we recommend serving it with the GEN 7 2015 ART Series Yielding, an exquisite blend of Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. The wine’s deep, jammy notes and balanced acidity complement the flavors of the pork and tomatillos, creating a pairing that’s as comforting as it is complex.

Whether it’s for a family dinner or a special occasion, this pairing promises a culinary experience you won’t forget!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds

• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds

• 1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (3 to 4 pounds)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1 tablespoon canola oil

• 15 tomatillos, husked, chopped

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved

• 1 cup white wine

• 8 cups chicken broth

Polenta

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal

Instructions

1. In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast coriander and cumin seeds until aromatic, 1-2 minutes. Remove from skillet. Crush seeds using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle; set aside.

2. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, brown roast in oil on all sides. Remove and set aside. Add tomatillos and onion to the pan; saute until tomatillos are tender and lightly charred. Add the garlic and crushed spices; cook 1 minute longer.

3. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in 8 cups broth and return roast to pan. Bring to a boil. Cover and bake at 350° until pork is tender, 3 to 3-1/2 hours.

4. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, bring 4 cups broth to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the side of the pan, 15-20 minutes. Serve with pork.

To wrap up this delicious culinary journey, the Braised Pork with Tomatillos paired with the GEN 7 2015 ART Series Yielding brings out the best in both food and wine. The savory, tangy flavors of the dish are beautifully balanced by the rich, bold notes of Petite Sirah and Zinfandel, making it a perfect match.

Whether you’re hosting guests or treating yourself to a cozy night in, this combination will leave a lasting impression. Don’t forget to savor every bite and sip—this is a pairing you’ll want to revisit time and again!