Name: Romanian Tocană with Polenta
Total time: 220 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1.5kg pork shoulder; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 cups polenta; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup grated cheese; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Romanian Tocană with Polenta

A traditional Romanian dish of roasted pork served with creamy polenta

220 minutes6 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Rub the pork shoulder with olive oil, garlic, paprika, caraway, salt, and pepper
Place the pork in a roasting pan and cook for 2.5-3 hours until tender
While the pork cooks, prepare the polenta: bring water to a boil, add polenta, and cook for 25-30 minutes
Stir in butter, cheese, and parsley to the polenta
Once the pork is done, let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing
Serve the sliced pork with a side of creamy polenta
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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