Description
Braised Pork Shoulder with Apple Cider Glaze is a comforting dish that captures the essence of autumn. Tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder is enveloped in a sweet and tangy apple cider glaze, creating a flavor profile that delights the senses. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish not only impresses but also brings people together around the table. The delightful aroma as it cooks will have everyone eagerly awaiting the first bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs bone-in pork shoulder
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the pork shoulder generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the pork shoulder until golden brown on all sides. Remove from pot.
- Sauté onions in the same pot until translucent, then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in apple cider and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in brown sugar and thyme.
- Return the pork to the pot, cover tightly, and braise in the oven for about 3 hours until fork-tender.
- Remove the pork and strain the sauce if desired. Simmer sauce on medium heat until slightly thickened to create your glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg