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**Cuisse de Porc à l’Ananas – A Sweet and Savory French-Caribbean Fusion Delight** 🍍🍖🇫🇷
If you’re looking for a dish that effortlessly marries rich, savory meat with the bright, tropical sweetness of fruit, **Cuisse de porc à l’ananas** (Pork Leg with Pineapple) is a recipe that hits all the right notes. Inspired by both **traditional French cuisine** and the warm, bold flavors of the **Caribbean**, this dish is hearty, aromatic, and bursting with contrast.
Imagine tender pork leg slowly roasted or braised until it falls apart, bathed in a glaze of caramelized pineapple, fragrant spices, and a hint of tangy sweetness. Whether served for a festive dinner, a holiday gathering, or a cozy weekend meal, this recipe is sure to impress.
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### 🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
– **Flavor fusion**: Classic pork paired with exotic, juicy pineapple.
– **Perfectly balanced**: Sweet, savory, slightly tangy — every bite is exciting.
– **Ideal for gatherings**: A great centerpiece dish for entertaining.
– **Comforting and elegant**: Rustic enough for family, refined enough for guests.
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### 🍍 Ingredients
#### For the Pork:
– 1 pork leg (cuisse de porc), about 2.5–3 kg
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 large onion, sliced
– 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
– 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
– 2 bay leaves
– 1/2 cup white wine (optional but recommended)
– 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
#### For the Pineapple Glaze:
– 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
– 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
– Juice of 1 lime
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for umami depth)
– 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional for a zesty twist)
– A pinch of chili flakes (optional, for heat)
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### 🔥 How to Make Cuisse de Porc à l’Ananas
#### 1. **Marinate the Pork**
Rub the pork leg with Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and allspice. Cover and let it marinate for at least 2 hours (or overnight in the fridge for maximum flavor).
#### 2. **Brown the Pork**
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe roasting pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork leg on all sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
#### 3. **Build the Base**
Add onions to the same pan and sauté until softened and caramelized. Deglaze with white wine (if using), scraping up the browned bits, then add broth and bay leaves.
#### 4. **Slow Cook**
Return the pork leg to the pan. Cover and roast in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, basting occasionally, until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
5. **Make the Pineapple Glaze**
While the pork is roasting, place pineapple chunks in a saucepan with brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, and ginger. Simmer over medium heat until the pineapple is soft and slightly caramelized (about 15–20 minutes). Optional: Blend for a smoother glaze or leave chunky for texture.
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