Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder
Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This dish features succulent pork shoulder slow-cooked in sweet and tangy apple cider, enhanced by aromatic spices. The result is tender meat that melts in your mouth and fills your kitchen with delightful aromas. It’s ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners, promising to create unforgettable memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Slice onions and mince garlic.
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the pork shoulder until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove pork; sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze with apple cider, scraping up browned bits; stir in chicken broth, thyme, and brown sugar.
- Return pork to pot, cover tightly, and braise in the oven for about 3 hours or until fork-tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg