Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder, a dish that combines tender pork with the sweet tang of apple cider. Perfect for cozy gatherings or festive feasts, this recipe fills your home with warmth and invites everyone to enjoy seconds. With minimal prep and a slow-cooking technique, you’ll create a mouthwatering centerpiece that delights all taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chunks until golden brown on all sides; set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in apple cider and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the seared pork to the pot along with thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Serve hot, drizzled with cooking liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg