Description
Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder is a comfort food classic that combines tender, slow-cooked pork with the sweet and tangy notes of apple cider. This dish is infused with aromatic spices, resulting in a mouthwatering experience that is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With minimal prep and cleanup, you can create a show-stopping centerpiece that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 1 cup quality unfiltered apple cider
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300?F (150?C) and season the pork shoulder generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown (about 8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Saut? sliced onions and minced garlic in the same pot until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Deglaze the pot with 1 cup apple cider, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return the pork to the pot, add thyme, remaining apple cider (around 3 cups), and enough chicken broth to cover.
- Cover and braise in the oven for approximately 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg