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Apple Cider Braised Pork: Discover Its Fall-Apart Tender Taste!

Apple Cider Braised Pork (Fall-Apart Tender & Flavorful)
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Apple Cider Braised Pork is a delicious dish that features tender pork cooked slowly in a flavorful apple cider sauce, perfect for fall.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs pork shoulder
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until browned.
  4. Remove the pork and set aside. In the same pot, add onions and garlic, sautéing until softened.
  5. Pour in the apple cider, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Add the pork back to the pot along with thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth.
  7. Cover and transfer to the oven, cooking for 3-4 hours until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart.
  8. Remove the pork from the pot and let it rest before shredding.
  9. Strain the cooking liquid and reduce it on the stove for a thicker sauce, if desired.
  10. Serve the shredded pork with the sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the pork in apple cider overnight.
  • This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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