Description
Apple Cider Braised Beef Shoulder is a heartwarming dish that brings together the rich flavors of tender beef and sweet apple cider, making it a perfect choice for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This easy one-pot recipe allows the beef to braise slowly, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth tenderness infused with aromatic herbs. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices for a truly comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lb pork shoulder roast
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion
- 1 head of garlic, top sliced off opposite of the root end
- 3 rosemary sprigs
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 1 red onion, cut into thick slices
- 2 firm and slightly tart apples, peeled and cut into wedges
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven, heat neutral oil over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until browned.
- Whisk together apple cider, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, and minced onion in a bowl.
- Pour the braising liquid over the pork, add garlic and herb bundle, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- Braise for about 3 hours, adding red onions and apple wedges in the last 30-45 minutes of cooking.
- Let rest for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 175g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg