Description
A delicious and tender pork shoulder braised in apple cider, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper, then sear it on all sides until browned.
- Remove the pork and set aside. In the same pot, add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Add apple cider, chicken broth, thyme, and rosemary to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Return the pork shoulder to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- Braise for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then shred the pork and serve with the braising liquid.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork shoulder in apple cider overnight.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- This dish can be made a day ahead and reheated for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg