Malbec-Braised Pork Shoulder with Creamy Corn Stew and Roasted Pumpkin

Name: Malbec-Braised Pork Shoulder with Creamy Corn Stew and Roasted Pumpkin
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 155 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Argentina
Ingredients: 2.6 lb pork shoulder roast; 1 3/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 2 cups onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup carrot; 1 1/2 cups Malbec wine; 2 cups vegetable stock; 2 leaves bay leaf; 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp crushed chili flakes; 1 1/2 lb pumpkin; 3 cups corn kernels; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice

An original Argentine-inspired dish featuring pork shoulder slowly braised in Malbec, served over a creamy corn and roasted pumpkin stew, finished with parsley and lemon for brightness.

25 minPrep

155 minCook

180 minTotal

6Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

1200 g pork shoulder roast (boneless)
10 g salt (or a taste)
4 g black pepper (freshly ground)
30 ml sunflower oil
300 g onion (chopped diced small)
12 g garlic (chopped)
150 g carrot (diced small)
375 ml Malbec wine
500 ml vegetable stock (hot)
2 unit bay leaf
4 g sweet paprika
1 g crushed chili flakes (suave, optional)
700 g pumpkin (pelada and diced)
400 g corn kernels (fresh or congelado)
200 ml heavy cream
30 g butter
2 g dried oregano
15 g fresh parsley (chopped)
2 g lemon zest (finely grated)
15 ml lemon juice

Nutrition facts

per serving

612 kcal

Calories

39 g

Protein

21 g

Carbs

38 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

18 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

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Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 400 °F / 200 °C. Place the pumpkin on a baking dish and toss it with 1 tablespoon of the sunflower oil, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and the dried oregano. Roast for 30 minutes, until golden and tender.
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2. Meanwhile, pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and season it with the remaining salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, and crushed chili flakes.
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3. In a large oven-safe pot or heavy Dutch oven, heat the remaining tablespoon of sunflower oil over medium-high heat. Brown the pork on all sides for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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4. In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables soften and develop color.
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5. Pour in the Malbec wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release the browned bits. Cook for 3 minutes to let some of the alcohol evaporate.
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6. Add the vegetable stock and bay leaves. Return the pork to the pot. Cover and transfer to the oven at 325 °F / 160 °C for 2 hours, or until the meat is very tender.
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7. When the roasted pumpkin is ready, set it aside. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, add the corn kernels, and cook for 4 minutes.
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8. Add the heavy cream to the corn saucepan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the roasted pumpkin and stir gently, lightly mashing part of it to create a creamy yet rustic texture. Adjust with salt and black pepper.
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9. Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. If you want a more concentrated sauce, boil the cooking liquid for 5 minutes over medium heat until slightly reduced.
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10. Shred or slice the pork into thick portions. Mix the fresh parsley with the lemon zest and lemon juice.
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11. Serve a base of creamy corn and pumpkin stew, top with the braised pork, and finish with the parsley-lemon mixture. Spoon some of the Malbec sauce over the top before serving.

Chef tips

For deeper flavor, take your time browning the pork well. The stew is best when part of the pumpkin breaks down and naturally thickens the cream.

Substitutions

You can replace the pork shoulder with pork butt. If you do not have Malbec, use another dry red wine. Heavy cream can be replaced with plant-based cream, though the final flavor will be different.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
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