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Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

Irresistibly Tender Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder Delight

Enjoy the comforting Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder, a flavorful dish that warms the heart and pleases the palate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 4-5 lb Pork Shoulder Roast bone-in recommended
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
For the Braising Liquid
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Oil
  • 2 cups Fresh Apple Cider
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock or Broth
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dehydrated Minced Onion can be replaced with onion powder
For the Aromatics
  • 1 head Garlic roast with skin on for milder flavor
  • 3 Rosemary Sprigs
  • 4 Thyme Sprigs
  • 1 Red Onion thick slices
  • 2 Firm and Slightly Tart Apples like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady
Final Touches
  • Fresh Garlic mashed into the sauce for flavor

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  2. Trim and cut the pork shoulder into 4 large pieces or keep it whole for bone-in. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  3. Heat the neutral oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until deeply browned, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Whisk together the fresh apple cider, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, and dehydrated minced onion in a bowl for the braising liquid.
  5. Bundle the rosemary and thyme sprigs with kitchen twine.
  6. Pour the braising liquid over the seared pork, add the herb bundle and garlic head, cover, and braise in the oven for 3 hours.
  7. Flip the pork midway, adding the red onion and apples for the last 30-45 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the pork rest in the braising liquid for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs for extra flavor and presentation.

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