Description
Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder is a cozy, flavor-packed dish perfect for fall gatherings. Tender pork shoulder slowly braised in sweet apple cider and aromatic spices creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will impress your family and friends. This dish isn’t just a meal—it’s a celebration of flavors and memories, making it the centerpiece of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 medium sweet onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Remove the pork and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Deglaze the pot with apple cider, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the pork to the pot, add thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover tightly and braise in the oven for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Let it rest briefly before slicing and serve with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg