Apple Cider Braised Pork delivers soul-warming comfort through slow, gentle cooking. This autumn masterpiece features succulent pork shoulder that falls apart at the touch of a fork, braised for hours in tangy apple cider with aromatic thyme and a hint of Dijon mustard. The result is pure magic. Pour a medium-bodied Riesling or Viognier—their fruit-forward profiles echo the apple cider while their acidity cuts through the rich pork.
Apple Cider Braised Pork
Recipe by Daily Disher
Fork-tender pork shoulder slow-braised in apple cider—fall's coziest dinner is here.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
6
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
3 hours
Calories
450 kcal
3 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
3 pounds pork shoulder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups apple cider
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1.
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Begin by heating olive oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
2.
Season the pork shoulder with salt and black pepper, then sear each side in the hot oil until golden brown, approximately 6 minutes per side.
3.
Remove the pork from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
4.
Pour in the apple cider and chicken broth to deglaze the pot, scraping off any bits stuck to the bottom.
5.
Add Dijon mustard and fresh thyme to the pot, stirring until the mustard is well mixed with the liquids.
6.
Return the pork to the pot, cover with the lid, and place it in the preheated oven. Braise for about 3 hours until the pork is tender.
7.
Once done, remove the pot from the oven, discard the thyme sprigs, and allow the pork to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
450kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg