Name: Tender Apple Cider Pork Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 lb bone-in pork shoulder, extra fat removed; 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more if needed; 1 tsp black pepper; Olive oil; 1 large red onion, thickly sliced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth; 2 cups chicken broth, plus additional if necessary; 2 cups apple cider (not vinegar); 2 tbsp honey mustard; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 bay leaves; 6 sprigs fresh rosemary and thyme; 2 apples, unpeeled and sliced

Description

A comforting dish featuring succulent pork shoulder simmered in a savory-sweet apple cider sauce, perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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5 lb bone-in pork shoulder, extra fat removed
2 tsp kosher salt, plus more if needed
1 tsp black pepper
Olive oil
1 large red onion, thickly sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
2 cups chicken broth, plus additional if necessary
2 cups apple cider (not vinegar)
2 tbsp honey mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs fresh rosemary and thyme
2 apples, unpeeled and sliced

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the pork shoulder generously with kosher salt and black pepper on all sides.
In a large Dutch oven, heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the pork shoulder on all sides for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add sliced red onion to the same pot and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary; stir for an additional minute.
Pour in the dry white wine (or chicken broth) and scrape up any browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, apple cider, honey mustard, apple cider vinegar, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
Return the seared pork shoulder to the pot, nestling it into the liquid, and add fresh herbs on top.
Cover and cook in the oven for approximately 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart.
In the last 30 minutes, add the sliced apples to the pot.
Once cooked, adjust the seasoning and thicken the sauce if necessary.
Remove pork from the pot, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve with the sauce and apples.

Notes

Choose high-quality meat for maximum flavor; use fresh herbs for the best taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Braising
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 360
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 95mg