Portuguese-Inspired Braised Pork with White Wine and Bay Leaves

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Slow-braised pork shoulder simmered in white wine with aromatic bay leaves, capturing the rustic flavors of Braga, Portugal. This Portuguese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes, olive oil, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 150 min Serves 6 Portuguese cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs pork shoulder cubes and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium and add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1 cup dry white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze, cooking for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  4. Step 4: Return the pork to the pot, add 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 cup chicken broth.
  5. Step 5: Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and braise gently for 2 to 2.5 hours until the pork is tender and the sauce thickens.
  6. Step 6: Discard bay leaves before serving with crusty bread or rice.

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