Pork Barbecue Baked in Banana Leaves
Aromatic pork infused with spices
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 631kcal
Cost: £10
Equipment
- 1 Dutch Oven or a heavy pot with a tight lid.
Ingredients
- 1 each Large Banana Leaf Optional
- 3 lb Shoulder of Pork
- 1½ teaspoons. Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
- 4 each Cloves
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon each Cinnamon, Coriander and Salt
- 5 Cloves Garlic finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Coconut Vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1½ teaspoons Flour
- ¼ Cup Orange Juice
Instructions
- Make a paste with the spices, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce and flour.
- Season the pork with the paste, adding half of the orange juice and leave to marinate overnight.
- Line a Dutch oven pot with the banana leaves, shiny side up.
- Brush lightly with oil and place the pork on top.
- Pour over the remaining orange juice, any remaining marinade and ½ Cup water.
- Wrap the banana leaves over the top, making a wrapped package.
- Put the lid on and bake at 350˚F/180˚C for 2½ -3 hours, until tender.
- Open the package and with 2 forks, shred the pork meat.
- Serve with rice and pickled red onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 6oz | Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 1135mg | Potassium: 814mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 4mg
This is always very popular with all guests at gatherings.
Thank you Mayette!