Braised Pork Collar with Broad Beans

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large oven-safe pot, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the smoked pork collar, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
4. In a separate pan, cook the broad beans with a bit of water until tender.
5. Blend the cooked broad beans into a puree and mix with the pork broth.
6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Serve the pork with the broad bean puree on the side.
8. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.