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Apple Cider Pork Roast

Savory Apple Cider Pork Roast for Cozy Family Dinners

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Apple Cider Pork Roast, a perfect dish for family dinners that blends sweet and savory notes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 1 piece Bone-in Pork Shoulder Provides moisture and flavor; boneless can be substituted.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 2 cups Apple Cider Use sweet, unfiltered cider.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with white vinegar.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 piece Red Onion Chopped; can substitute with yellow onion.
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Or use dried herbs, adjusting quantity.
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary Or use dried herbs, adjusting quantity.
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Omitting is acceptable if unavailable.
For the Topping
  • 2 pieces Apples Firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Mustard Dijon can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the bone-in pork shoulder dry with paper towels, trim excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove pork and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté chopped red onion, minced garlic, fresh thyme, and rosemary for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in white wine or broth, scraping the bottom to release browned bits, and let simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Return pork to the pot, add chicken broth, apple cider, honey mustard, apple cider vinegar, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover and transfer to a preheated oven at 325°F. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours until fork-tender.
  7. After 2 hours, add sliced apples on top of the pork and cook uncovered for an additional 30-45 minutes.
  8. Remove pork from the oven and let rest in cooking liquid for 10 minutes before shredding.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for best pairing.

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