Merlot Paired with Pulled Pork and Mashed Potatoes
Posted by Nicholas B
Pork Shoulder, Salt, Garlic Powder, Salt And Pepper, Potatoes, Black Pepper, Onion Powder, Dried Thyme, Milk, Chicken Broth, Butter, Paprika
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Merlot Paired with Pulled Pork and Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This dish combines tender pulled pork, creamy mashed potatoes, and a glass of Merlot wine. The spice rub on the pork adds just enough flavor to balance out the bold flavor of the wine.
Ingredients
- pork shoulder, 4-5 lbs
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- 6 large potatoes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bottle Merlot wine
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon paprika
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours, 20 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- All over the pork shoulder, rub the spice mixture.
- Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan and cover with chicken broth.
- Wrap the roasting pan in foil and bake for 4-5 hours, or until the pork is tender and falling apart.
- Peel and dice the potatoes and place them in a pot of boiling salted water while the pork cooks.
- Cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding it with two forks.
- With mashed potatoes and a glass of Merlot wine, serve the pulled pork.
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