Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the pork on all sides.
- Remove the pork and add onions and garlic, sautéing until soft.
- Return the pork to the pot and add apple cider and thyme.
- Cover and braise in the oven for 3 hours, adding carrots halfway through.
- Once tender, remove from oven and let rest before slicing.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
- This dish is even better the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg