3 shoulder garlic 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.)