Mt Gnomon Shredded Pork and Dover Cherries

Dish

Mt Gnomon Shredded Pork and Dover Cherries

Shredded Pork and Cherries

Mt Gnomon Shredded Pork and Dover Cherries is a dish that originated in Tasmania, Australia. The pork is slow-cooked until it is tender and then shredded. The cherries are cooked with sugar and vinegar to create a sweet and sour sauce that is poured over the pork. This dish is typically served with rice or noodles.

Jan Dec

Origins and history

Mt Gnomon Shredded Pork and Dover Cherries is a modern twist on a traditional Chinese dish called "Hong Shao Rou" or red-braised pork. The addition of cherries is a nod to the Tasmanian cherry industry.

Dietary considerations

This dish is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. It may contain gluten and dairy products.

Variations

There are many variations of this dish, including using different types of fruit such as apples or plums instead of cherries. Some recipes also call for the addition of spices such as star anise or cinnamon.

Presentation and garnishing

This dish can be presented in a bowl with the pork and cherries on top of the rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro.

Tips & Tricks

To make this dish even more flavorful, marinate the pork in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic before cooking.

Side-dishes

This dish is typically served with rice or noodles, but it can also be served with steamed vegetables such as bok choy or broccoli.

Drink pairings

A light red wine such as Pinot Noir or a crisp white wine such as Riesling pairs well with this dish.