Description
Cider Braised Pork Potatoes Onions is a cozy and flavorful dish featuring tender pork shoulder braised in apple cider with potatoes and onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, cut into large pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 lbs small red potatoes, halved
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season the pork chunks with salt and pepper and sear on all sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in the apple cider and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the dijon mustard and thyme.
- Return the pork to the pot. Arrange the halved potatoes around the pork.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 2-3 hours, or until the pork is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the pork in cider overnight.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg