Description
Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder is a comforting dish that warms the soul with its tender, juicy pork infused with the sweet, tangy essence of apple cider. This easy-to-make recipe transforms a simple pork shoulder into a succulent centerpiece for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice, and you’ll have a meal that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the pork shoulder dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove the pork and sauté onions and garlic until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Deglaze the pot with apple cider, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the pork to the pot along with thyme and rosemary. Cover tightly.
- Simmer on low for about 3 hours or until fork-tender (or cook in an oven preheated to 300°F).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg