4 shoulder pinot Recipes

dried mission figs, stems removed , halved lengthwise, sugar, anise seeds, chopped fresh thyme leaves , plus thyme sprigs, pinot noir, divided, boned pork shoulder (butt) roast (about 3 1/2 lbs.), garlic cloves, peeled and cut into large slivers, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, fresh lemon juice (optional)

pork shoulder , cut in bite-sized pieces, onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, dried mint, dried apricot halves, dill weed, dried, salt, pepper, dry red wine (burgundy, pinot noir, merlot, etc.)

yellow onions, peeled and roughly chopped, heads garlic, peeled, slightly crushed , kept whole, oranges , juiced then quartered, jalapenos, halved, serrano chiles, halved, pinot noir , or other red wine, root beer, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, pork butt shoulders, cut into large chunks (about 15 lb), shallot root beer jus , recipe follows, tangy red onions , recipe follows, jalapeno creme fraiche , recipe follows, chopped fresh chives or scallions, for garnish, canola oil, unsalted butter, shallots, peeled, thinly sliced, kosher salt, root beer, canola oil, unsalted butter, red onions, peeled and julienned, pinot noir red wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, granulated sugar, or more to taste