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Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

Discover the comforting flavors of Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder, a delightful fall dish sure to warm your heart.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 3 lbs Pork Shoulder Roast bone-in preferred for flavor
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt for seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper adds heat
For the Braising Liquid
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Oil for searing
  • 4 cups Fresh Apple Cider main braising liquid
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock or Broth for moisture
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard adds tanginess
  • 1 tbsp Dehydrated Minced Onion or fresh onion
  • 1 head Garlic whole head
For the Aromatics
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 medium Red Onion or yellow onion
For the Sweetness
  • 3 medium Firm and Slightly Tart Apples such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder.
  2. Pat the pork dry and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the pork for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  4. Mix apple cider, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, and dehydrated onion in a bowl.
  5. Pour the braising liquid into the Dutch oven, add garlic and herb bundle.
  6. Cover and braise in the oven for 3 hours for bone-in or 2.5 hours for boneless.
  7. Add sliced red onion and apples to the pot and braise for an additional 30-45 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven, let it rest in the liquid for 30 minutes.
  9. Serve the pork drizzled with pan juices over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is make-ahead friendly and ideal for chilly evenings. Store leftovers properly for best results.

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