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Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

Savory Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder for Cozy Fall Nights

This Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder is warm, comforting, and perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
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
  • 4 pounds Pork Shoulder Roast bone-in for richer flavor or boneless for quicker cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For the Searing
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil olive oil can be a great substitute
For the Braising Liquid
  • 2 cups Fresh Apple Cider essential for the recipe
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock/Broth opt for low-sodium varieties if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Dehydrated Minced Onion or substitute with fresh onions
  • 4 cloves Garlic trim the top before roasting
For the Vegetables & Herbs
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 2 sprigs Thyme
  • 1 medium Red Onion can swap with yellow onions
  • 2 firm Apples (e.g., Honeycrisp, Pink Lady) avoid softer varieties

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Prepare the pork shoulder by trimming any excess fat if necessary. Cut it into large chunks or leave it whole if you’re using bone-in. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat neutral oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the pork pieces for about 4-5 minutes on all sides, until they are deeply browned.
  4. Whisk together fresh apple cider, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, and dehydrated onion in a bowl.
  5. Bundle the fresh rosemary and thyme with kitchen twine, then combine them with the garlic in the pot along with the browned pork.
  6. Pour the prepared braising liquid over the pork and cover the pot tightly. Let it braise in the oven for about 2.5-3.75 hours.
  7. Add the sliced red onions and firm apple pieces halfway through the cooking time (about 30-45 minutes before it’s done).
  8. Rest the pork in the braising liquid for 30 minutes after cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or tucked inside warm dinner rolls for a cozy sandwich.

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