Recipe: Slow roast pork
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Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 600 minutes Servings: 8-10 Ingredients 1 Niman Ranch pork shoulder (5-6 pounds) 2 Tbsp coriander seeds 2 Tbsp fennel seeds 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp pepper Extra-virgin olive oil 3 apples, quartered (Braeburn, Fuji, Golden Delicious, or Pink Ladies) 3 branches fennel tops 1 cup chopped onions 3 cups dry white ...
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