Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder: A Juicy Comfort Delight
A delicious and hearty dish that’s perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper, then sear it on all sides until golden brown.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Pour in apple cider and add thyme sprigs.
- Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 4 hours.
- Remove from oven and let rest before slicing.
Notes
- Pair with mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add root vegetables for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg