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Pork Braised in a Pumpkin (Pig in a Pumpkin) Like Food Wishes

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Servings: 7 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 volleyball-sized cooking pumpkin
  • 4 pounds of boneless pork shoulder
  • 5 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 1 rounded tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped rosemary
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons flour to coat pork
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for browning meat
  • 1 lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Cut the boneless pork into 3-inch chunks
  2. Season with all the ingredients
  3. Refrigerate for 24 hours
  4. Carve the pumpkin by opening the top at a 45-degree angle
  5. To the meat add flour and coat evenly
  6. On a skillet over medium-high heat brown the meat on both sides (do this in batches)
  7. Place the meat inside the pumpkin and on an oven dish tray or platter
  8. Roast at 350 degrees for 4 hours
  9. Serve directly from the pumpkin at the table, scooping pork and pumpkin flesh together into each bowl. Pairs well with white rice, roasted potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the pan juices.