Description
Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder is the ultimate fall comfort dish that envelops your kitchen with warm, inviting aromas. This one-pot meal features tender pork shoulder slowly braised in a delightful blend of fresh apple cider, aromatic herbs, and savory broth. It’s perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, offering rich, unforgettable flavors that everyone will love. Serve it alongside mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices, making it an ideal choice for hearty autumn meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lb pork shoulder roast
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 head of garlic
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 firm apples
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the pork until browned on all sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, and minced onion.
- Pour the braising liquid over the pork, add the garlic and herb bundle, cover, and place in the oven.
- Braise for about 3 hours or until fork-tender, adding apples and onions 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 (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg