I usually don’t like messy. Buuuuut, when messy is a delicious messy, then I’m all for it! You’ll see that this brown sugar fig pork makes for one messy Dutch oven. But the elbow grease in scrubbin’ that pot will be well worth the goodliness of this pork!

Steeped in tomatoes, brown sugar and fig jam, this pork has a spicy kick to it that can be regulated by you. If you’re not the overly spicy kind, then cut back on the amount of jalapeno. Honestly, with this one jalapeno, I had to add a few more red chili flakes to my serving. Just call me a hot mess!

This dish is perfect with so many different things. I served with the ‘farm hub market salad’ . steamed brown rice and English peas. It was totally divine, and the four other food seekers at the table couldn’t get enough of it. The next day the pork was even better, which means make it ahead of time and serve when needed. Then, of course, you can freeze any that’s left over for a rainy day.

With your leftover pork, just think of all the things you can do with it. Sliders. Sandwiches, Add some potatoes and onions and make a ‘stew’. Serve it with a sunnyside egg on top. Perfect for stuffing pita pockets. Make a killer chili with it. The ideas go on and on.

Now don’t be bashful! Leave me a comment and let me know what you think! xoxo ~ally

