Pork Shoulder with Butter

Sauce Preparation:

1. Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil and garlic. Sauté the garlic until fragrant.

2. Add the butter and basil, stirring for about 3 minutes. Pour in the evaporated milk and Greek yogurt. Bring to a boil over medium heat and let the sauce thicken slightly.

3. Season with dry chicken broth powder, honey, salt, and pepper, then add the jalapeño. If you want the sauce to be spicier, leave the jalapeño seeds in.

4. Remove from heat.

Pork Preparation:

1. Marinate the pork with honey, baking soda, egg white, cornstarch, rice wine, salt, and pepper. Rub the ingredients into the meat.

2. Preheat an air fryer to 200°C. Place the marinated pork pieces in the basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if needed.

3. Flip the pieces halfway through cooking for even doneness. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 60–70°C. Once cooked, let the meat rest for 3 minutes.

4. In a pan over low heat, simmer all remaining ingredients and serve. Pour the sauce over the cooked pork.

5. This dish can be served with charred sweet peas and avocado. It also pairs well with a nopal salad or vegetable fried rice.

Enjoy!

*Courtesy of National Pork Board, Des Moines, Iowa