Braised Pork Loin With Sage without back flour

1 cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon anise seed 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder , cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons[...]

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 5 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 5 equal pieces salt & freshly ground black pepper 5 garlic[...]