Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder: A Cozy Fall Comfort Food
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
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4–5 lbs pork shoulder
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2 cups apple cider
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2 cups chicken stock
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2 large onions, sliced
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6 garlic cloves, smashed
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2 sprigs thyme
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1 sprig rosemary
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Season pork with salt and pepper.
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Sear pork in oil until golden on all sides.
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Remove pork, sauté onions and garlic.
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Deglaze with cider, then add stock and herbs.
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Return pork, cover, and braise 3–3.5 hours until fork-tender.
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Rest, shred, and serve with braising liquid.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g