Braised Pork Shoulder In Lemon Cream Recipe

Name: Braised Pork Shoulder In Lemon Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup onion, chunked; 4 lbs pork shoulder; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage or 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme; 1 3/4 cups heavy cream, at ROOM TEMPERATURE; 1/2 cup white wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 lemon, zest only; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste); To thicken; 4 tablespoons enriched flour, Wondra possibly more

Servings: persons

1 cup onion, chunked
4 lbs pork shoulder
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage or 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
1 3/4 cups heavy cream, at ROOM TEMPERATURE
1/2 cup white wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 lemon, zest only
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
To thicken
4 tablespoons enriched flour, Wondra possibly more

1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Put onion into roasting pan.
3
In cup, mix flour, salt, and pepper; rub onto roast.
4
Melt butter in 12 inch skillet on medium, brown pork on all sides, about 15 minutes; put pork into roasting pan.
5
To same 12 inch skillet, add garlic, sage or thyme, cream, and wine or broth; bring to a boil; pour into roasting pan.
6
Cover, put in oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
7
Remove cover, braise for about one hour and 10 minutes. Check center of meat with thermometer-when inside reaches 150 degrees Fahrenheit, transfer to cutting board and tent with foil while making sauce. The temperature should raise to 160 degrees while resting.
8
While meat rests, remove fat from liquid.
9
Set pan on burner at a bit higher than medium heat, simmer liquid, add Wondra; add zest to sauce, stir and simmer until smooth. Taste test for seasonings.
10
Slice your meat and serve with sauce.

1678

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup onion, chunked, 4 lbs pork shoulder, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Braised Pork Shoulder In Lemon Cream falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Pork Shoulder In Lemon Cream

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