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Nutritional Values

🔥700kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑50gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Lyon-style Pulled Pork

How to order / say it
Say it Porc Effiloché à la Lyonnaise — [Pawrk Eh-fee-lo-shay ah la Lee-oh-nez]
Order I'd like the Lyon-style pulled pork, please.
Locally Je voudrais le porc effiloché à la lyonnaise, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

Slow-cooked pork shoulder flavored with mustard and herbs.

Why try it?

Porc Effiloché à la Lyonnaise reflects the rustic, hearty cuisine of Lyon. It's a dish that embodies the love for rich, meaty flavors with a French twist of herb and mustard infusions, representing the city's agricultural heritage.

How it tastes

The pork is tender and juicy, marinated in a blend of Dijon mustard and herbs, resulting in a savory dish enhanced with aromatic notes, often served with potatoes or crusty bread.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

The concept of slow-cooking pork in Lyon was developed in the rural areas of the Rhône-Alpes region, taking advantage of abundant livestock resources. By the 19th century, it evolved into an appreciated comfort dish across France.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 600 g pork shoulder
  • 🥣 50 g Dijon mustard
  • 🌿 5 g thyme
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🍷 100 ml white wine

Method

  1. 1 Marinate pork shoulder with mustard, garlic, herbs, and wine.
  2. 2 Sear the pork shoulder in a hot pan with oil.
  3. 3 Transfer to oven and roast slowly until tender.
  4. 4 Shred the pork and serve with pan juices.

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