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Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder
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Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners during the fall months. This recipe features a succulent pork shoulder slowly braised in a rich blend of fresh apple cider, savory herbs, and sweet apples. The result? A tender, flavorful dish that melts in your mouth and fills your home with a warm, inviting aroma. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a weeknight meal, this one-pot wonder is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Trim excess fat from the pork if necessary. Cut the pork into four large pieces or leave it whole if bone-in.
  3. Pat the pork pieces dry using a paper towel. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper on all sides.
  4. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, arrange the pork in a single layer. Sear each side for 4-5 minutes until deeply browned.
  5. Whisk together apple cider, chicken stock, dijon mustard, and dehydrated minced onion in a bowl. Use kitchen twine to tie rosemary and thyme into a small bundle.
  6. Once seared, pour the braising liquid over the pork. Add garlic head and herb bundle into the pot with pork. Cover and place in preheated oven.
  7. Braise for about three hours, flipping halfway through cooking. When almost fork-tender, remove from oven and arrange sliced onions and apple wedges around pork. Cover again and return to oven for another 30-45 minutes until very tender.
  8. After braising, remove from oven and let rest in liquid for 30 minutes before serving. Squeeze garlic cloves out of their husk directly onto pork or into broth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving juices over pork, apples, and onions.

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