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Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

A tender and flavorful pork shoulder braised in apple cider, herbs, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Shoulder
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder bone-in, trimmed of excess fat
Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for browning
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
Liquids
  • 2 cups apple cider preferably unfiltered
  • 1 cup chicken broth
Herbs and Spices
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper on all sides.
Browning the Pork
  1. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork shoulder and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
Cooking the Vegetables
  1. Remove the pork and set aside. In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Braising
  1. Return the pork to the pot. Add apple cider, chicken broth, thyme, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2-3 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart.
Serving
  1. Remove the pork from the pot and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the braising liquid and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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