Bocados de cerdo al horno con miel y ajo

Ingredientes

• 4 pounds pork shoulder, (fat cap removed, cut into 1.5 – 2” pieces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, (sliced 1/2 inch thick)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 cloves garlic, (finely minced)
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, (plus more for garnish)
• parsley, (chopped for garnish)

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large oven-safe baking dish, gently toss the pork with salt, pepper, onion, and olive oil. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.

3. 3

   In the meantime, stir together the honey, dried red chili flakes, and garlic. Set aside.

4. 4

   Remove the pan from the oven and add the honey and garlic mixture. Stir into the pork bites. (There will be a lot of water in the pan – do not drain!) Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered.

5. 5

   Remove dish from oven, stir, and bake for 30 minutes. Then, repeat this step once more.

6. 6

   Lastly, remove the dish from the oven again, add the sesame seeds, stir, and return to the oven for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from oven, and allow to cool for five minutes. Sprinkle with chopped, fresh parsley and sesame seeds. Serve.