Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder: A Juicy Fall Delight Recipe
A delicious and comforting dish perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the pork on all sides.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in apple cider, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover pot and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender.
- Remove from oven, stir in apple cider vinegar, and let rest before serving.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the pork the night before.
- Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg