Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Cut 2 pounds pork shoulder into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Working in batches, brown the pork cubes on all sides for 3 to 4 minutes per batch; transfer to a plate.
- Add 1 large diced onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to caramelize.
- Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, pepper, 2 bay leaves, and the browned pork.
- Cover the pot and braise in the oven for 60 minutes.
- Remove the pot, stir in the drained beans, and return to the oven uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, discard the bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or vinegar as desired.
Notes
Make this dish a day ahead to allow flavors to meld; leftovers reheat beautifully.
