Name: Cocoa and Spice Slow-Roasted Pork with Onions
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon whole white peppercorns; 1/2 tablespoon whole coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt (preferably gray crystals); 1 tablespoon plus 2 1/4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 3/4 to 4 pounds onions, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 5-pound pork shoulder butt with bone

Photo by Kana Okada

This needs a long, lazy roasting, so enjoy the aromas as you get ready for the party.

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