Crisp Braised Pork Shoulder Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (4 1/2-lb) solid piece boneless pork shoulder (not lean; from picnic side)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon juniper berries
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• a wide 5- to 6-qt heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid