Why braise pork in milk?

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What does braising meat in milk do?

A low and slow simmer in a flavorful braising liquid helps to lessen that degree of uncertainty, and braising in milk produces the most enjoyable sauce as it cooks down and concentrates. While braising meat in milk is by no means a new or novel method, it's also not a technique that I see very often.

How do you braise pork milk?

Add milk, sage, chiles, and lemon peel. Transfer pot to oven and bake, uncovered, turning pork every 30 minutes, until meat is very tender and can easily be pierced with a paring knife and milk has reduced and formed curds, 2\xbd\u20133 hours. Transfer meat to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes.

Why is my braised pork tough?

You're Using the Wrong Cut Of Meat The idea is that over the long cooking time, all that tissue softens and becomes gelatinous, giving well-braised meat a juicy, tender flavor. You wouldn't use a filet mignon or a rib-eye for braising because the end result would be very tough and overcooked.

Should I add liquid to pork roast?

Place pork roast (fat side up) into large roasting pan with 1 cup water in the bottom. Bake for 4-5 hours or until desired tenderness. (I typically go 5 hours for pull apart pork roast) Add water as needed during cook time to prevent burning on the bottom of pan.

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Tender pork shoulder cooked in milk recipe (makes the meat tasty, moist and delicious)

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