KitchenMagician's Recipe

PORK - ROASTED SHOULDER AND TASSO JAMBALAYA

Category: Pork Casseroles

Makes 8 servings.

4 lb. pork shoulder, untrimmed
salt and pepper
2 T. olive oil
1/2 lb. Tasso ham, small diced
2 c. chopped onions
1 c. chopped green bell peppers, seeded
1 c. chopped celery
cayenne pepper
2 T. chopped garlic
3 bay leaves
2 c. chopped tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1 c. long grain white rice
3 c. water
1/4 c. chopped green onions

Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season pork shoulder with salt and pepper; place, fat side up, on baking sheet.
Pour 1 cup water in baking sheet
Roast at 400F for 1 hour; reduce heat to 300F and continue to cook for 6 hours.
Remove from oven and cool completely.
Using a fork, shred meat. and set pork aside.
In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, add olive oil; when hot, add Tasso and cook for 3 minutes.
Add onions, peppers and celery; season with salt and cayenne and sauté for 4 minutes.
Stir in garlic, bay leaves and tomatoes; continue to cook for 3 minutes, then stir in rice and water.
Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Remove from heat and stir in the reserved pork and green onions.
Serve hot with crusty French bread.