Translation: Ham in Maple Syrup. French-Canadian recipe usually served during the winter-season, or at the sugar shacks. It's great as a main meal served with mashed potatoes and carrots, but is also a great side dish for breakfast. This is my grandmother
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 6 pounds smoked pork shoulder
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 whole onion
- 4 whole cloves
- water to cover
PREPARATION:
Place pork in a large pot. Add maple syrup and mustard powder. Cover with water until pork is fully submerged. Peel onion, then push cloves into it. Place onion in pot with pork. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 hours, or until pork is tender.