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Tender Pork Shoulders With Coconut Juice

Savory Tender Pork Shoulders with Coconut Juice Recipe Delight

Experience the mouthwatering flavors of Tender Pork Shoulders with Coconut Juice in this easy and delightful recipe.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 kg Pork Shoulder Main protein source, can be replaced with chicken
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass Use only the white part, minced for best flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to suit your taste
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Can substitute with honey or a sugar alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup Can be replaced with tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Soy sauce is a good vegetarian substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Five Spice Powder Found in Asian grocery stores
  • 100 ml Coconut Juice/Water Essential for flavor and texture
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Annatto Oil Optional for color
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil Any neutral oil
  • 2 inches Ginger Fresh slices are best

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a spacious bowl, mix together the pork shoulder, minced lemongrass, garlic, black pepper, sugar, ketchup, fish sauce, soy sauce, five spice powder, and 100 ml of coconut juice. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a splash of cooking oil. Place the marinated pork slices in and sear until golden brown on one side, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Flip the pork to brown the other side, then pour in the leftover marinade. Cover and bring to a gentle boil, around 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the ginger slices, flip the pork to soak up the flavors, and cover. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 10-12 minutes.
  5. Stir in the remaining coconut juice, let it boil again, and then reduce heat to simmer until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
  6. Slice the pork and serve over hot steamed rice. Optionally garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer preservation, freeze in a sealed bag for up to 3 months.

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