Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

A red Dutch oven filled with braised meat, sliced yellow potatoes, onions, and a rich brown sauce. The food looks caramelized and tender, with the pot rim stained from cooking.

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Need a cozy fall dinner that delivers maximum flavor with minimal fuss? This apple cider braised pork shoulder is easy, delicious, made with tender pork, seasonal apples, cinnamon, and aromatic herbs for a savory, fall-inspired one-pot meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4 10

Resting time20

Total Time4 20

Course: All of the Best Pork Recipes on the Internet, Dinner, Main Course, Thanksgiving

Cuisine: Amercian, European

Keyword: Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

Servings:

Calories: 566kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

5 lbs Pork shoulder
4 Green apples sliced
1 Onion large
2 tbsp Garlic minced
3 springs Sage
6 springs thyme
2 cups Apple cider Sweet
2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 cup Chicken broth
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

Prep the Pork: Pat your tender pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Season pork generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Preheat the oven to 325F.
2. Sear to Brown: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. Brown the pork on all sides until you achieve a golden crust. (5 minutes on each side).
3.Add the Aromatics: Add onions, thyme, sage, and cinnamon stick. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4. Deglaze the Pot: Pour in apple cider vinegar, then add sweet apple cider and chicken broth.
5. Braise Away: Cover pot and heat oven to a low roast (around 325°F). Let it cook for 4 hours, flipping the pork halfway through, until it is fork-tender.
6. Finish & Serve: Remove pork, skim fat using a fat separator, reduce sauce on the stove top if desired and let it sit for 20 minutes. Slice or shred and spoon the braising liquid over the top.

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