Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Thit Ca Braised Pork Shoulder

Today I am going to try to recreate a dish my Auntie Lili made to celebrate New Year's.  I am going to recreate it the healthy way she did using agave nectar instead of rock sugar.  I recall nuoc mum, shallots, black pepper, young coconut water, agave nectar, and what else?  She let the meat marinate in this mixture for a few hours and then cook slowly on the range. 

Along side I will serve rice and a refreshing green minted salad or stir fry some cabbage.

I threw some chili together last night.  I had a few tablespoons of my homemade chili powder and added more chipotle and ancho chile powders.  It was deep and dark and delicious.  I also cubed some leftover prime rib into the chili.  Beans, for me of course.  I love beans. 
I have used most of the veggies from my pick up.  I have the Portugeuse cabbage, turnips, a couple potatoes, and broccoli di Cicco.  I tried to use the greens first and then move on to the more cruciferous veggies.

Did I tell you I signed up for a local grass fed no antibiotic protein CSA?   I am excited, it starts next month.  More later.

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