Cider Braised Pork Recipe

Name: Cider Braised Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces; 3 Shallots, chopped skin left on; 6 cloves Garlic; 1 handful fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 2 juniper berries; 2 cups dry cider; 2 cups chicken stock; S+P to taste

Servings: persons

1
Heat the olive oil to a medium high heat in large Dutch oven.
2
Season the pork shoulder all over with salt and pepper and sear it on both side for about 5 minutes per side.
3
Remove the pork from the pan and add the shallots, garlic, thyme, peppercorns and juniper. Saute the aromatics in the pot for five minutes.
4
De-glaze the pan with the cider and chicken stock and add the pork back to the pot.
5
Bring the mixture to the boil and then put a lid on it and bring the temp back down to a simmer. Cook slowly for 2 hours or until the pork is tender.
6
Remove the pork from the pot and strain all the juices through a fine mesh strainer. Add the pork and the juices back into the pot and cook until the sauce slightly tightens around the pork.
7
Season everything one more time, and dive in!

914

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces, 3 Shallots, chopped skin left on, 6 cloves Garlic, and more.

Yes, Cider Braised Pork 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cider Braised Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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