PORK VINDALOO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F
• Combine flour, paprika, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, and cloves in a small bowl.
• Season the meat with salt & pepper generously.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large dutch oven over medium high, until simmering.
• Add half of the meat and brown on the side touching the pan, about 2 minutes.
• Turn each piece and continue cooking until most sides are well-browned, about 5 more minutes.
• Transfer the browned meat to a bowl.
• Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan and swirl to coat.
• Repeat process with 2nd half of meat.
• Transfer to the bowl when complete.
• Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan, swirl to coat.
• Add the onions and 1/4 tsp salt.
• Cook over medium heat, scraping the bottom with a wood spoon until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and cook about 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the flour mixture and stir to coat.
• Continue to cook for about 2 more minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan.
• Gradually add the broth, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to incorporate all browned on bits.
• Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, sugar, vinegar, and mustard seeds.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Add the pork and all accumulated juices. Return to a simmer.
• Ensure all pork is submerged in the liquid, cover and bake in preheated oven for 2 hours.
• Remove pan from oven and skim any fat that rises to the surface (or can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, spoon off any congealed fat and bring to simmer over medium low heat).
• Remove the bay leaves, stir in the cilantro, and serve.