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2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup white wine, optional
4 cups low-sodium pork stock or chicken stock
Two 15-ounce cans white beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups shredded hearty greens, such as kale or collards
2 cups shredded pork shoulder/pulled pork

1 cup grated white Cheddar

Croutons
1 small loaf sourdough, torn into 1- to 2-inch chunks
3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Heat the butter and oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, oregano, thyme, garlic and onion and season with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables soften and the flavors develop, 4 to 5 minutes. Deglaze with the white wine, if using, allowing the liquid to reduce for a minute or so. Add the stock, beans, greens and Perfect Paprika Pork Shoulder. Bring to a boil and cook until the greens are tender, about 10 minutes.

For the croutons: Meanwhile, toss the torn bread with the melted butter on a sheet pan. Season with salt and pepper. Toast in the oven until golden and crisp, 7 to 8 minutes.

Serve the beans and pork in bowls garnished with the torn croutons, grated white Cheddar and fresh oregano.

we used previously frozen pulled pork and smoked turkey. I also used 2 boxes of the chicken stock ( and we used the spicy chicken stock). It was delicious!! The croutons were great.

Excellent