Orange and Cinnamon Braised Pork Shoulder

Ingredients

• • 1 boneless shoulder pork roast, about 4 lbs (2 kg), untied
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground turmeric
  • 1 cup (250 ml) orange juice
  • 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth or water
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 sliced small orange, seeded
  • 2 small cinnamon sticks
  • 4 slices fresh ginger, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 2 small whole dried chili peppers (or hot pepper flakes to taste)
  • Salt and pepper