INGREDIENTS
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For the pork shoulder
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6 pound boneless pork shoulder roast (the fattiest one you can find–trust us, it’s worth making a special request from your butcher) rind scored
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Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
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1/4 cup mild olive oil
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4 1/2 cups hard cider or white wine
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For the stuffed squash
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2 small winter squash, such as butternut or acorn
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4 tablespoons butter
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1 smallish onion, finely chopped
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3 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped
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8 ounces mushrooms, stems removed, caps quartered
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1 cup long-grain rice, preferably a mix of brown rice and wild rice
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2 1/4 cups chicken stock or water