Indonesian Pork Recipe
Slow-cooked pork shoulder with a spicy Indonesian sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pork
Indonesian Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Pork
- 1
Season the Pork
Rub the pork shoulder with salt and black pepper evenly on all sides. Set aside.
Indonesian Sauce
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped shallots, chopped red chili, grated ginger, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well.
- 3
Cook the Sauce
In a large pan over medium heat, add the mixture and sauté for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Add soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, and lime juice. Stir well and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
Slow Cooking
- 4
Combine Pork and Sauce
Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour the prepared Indonesian sauce over the pork, ensuring it is well coated.
- 5
Slow Cook
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
Serving
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
