BRAISED PORK SHOULDER WITH APPLE CIDER AND GINGER BEER

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Categories     Pork     Apple

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 5-6-lb boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
2 tbsp kosher salt plus more
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb shallots (about 9 large)
12 garlic cloves (about 1 large head)
2 apples, peeled, quartered, cored
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups apple cider, preferably fresh
1 12-oz bottle strong ginger beer (such as Reed's)
3 sprigs rosemary

Steps:

  • Season pork shoulder with 2 tbsp salt and pepper. Using kitchen twine, tie pork at 1/2" intervals, forming a compact cylinder. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, or cover and chill overnight. If chilled, let pork stand at room temperature for 2 hours before continuing. Preheat over to 300°. Place pork in a large heavy ovenproof pot with a tight-fitting lid; arrange shallots, garlic, and apples around pork. Add broth, cider, and ginger beer. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, and transfer to oven. Braise pork until a knife slides easily through meat, 4-5 hours. Let meat cool in braising liquid, then refrigerate until cold (the meat will slice more easily when cold). (Can be braised 3 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.) Preheat oven to 350°. Using tongs, transfer pork to a cutting board. Strain braising liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; discard fat and solids. Slice pork between kitchen twine and place in a large roasting pan. Carefully remove twine, leaving slices intact. Pour enough braising liquid into pan to cover pork halfway (1 1/2 - 2 cups) and arrange rosemary over. Cover tightly with foil. Bake until pork is just heated through, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, pour remaining braising liquid from bowl into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil sauce until reduced to 2 cups, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer sliced pork to a platter (discard any liquid in pan) an drizzle some of the sauce over. Service remaining sauce alongside.

Zonain king Zonain king
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Overall, this is a great recipe that I would definitely recommend. The pork shoulder is tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Nandkishor Kushwaha
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I would have liked the sauce to be a bit thicker. I think I would add a cornstarch slurry next time.


Nasdaq Forex
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pork shoulder turned out dry and tough. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Vincent Otieno
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork shoulder is very impressive and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a show-stopping dish.


Storm
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork shoulder is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


DIN MUHAMMED “Din MUHAMMED MALIK” MALIK
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork shoulder is incredibly tender and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


M Khalid
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I'm not a big fan of pork shoulder, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The meat was very tender and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Ronald McCain
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pork shoulder. It's easy to make and the results are amazing!


Tom Wilkinson
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The pork shoulder can be cooked in the slow cooker all day, so you can come home to a delicious meal without any hassle.


MD Rahim hosen Rahim
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I made this recipe in my slow cooker and it turned out great! The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables.


Real Tiger
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less apple cider.


Milicent juliet Mutandwa
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I tried this recipe and the pork shoulder was a bit dry. I think I should have cooked it for a bit less time.


Gs Sarker
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This is one of my favorite pork shoulder recipes. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Nahom Adane
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork shoulder and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Rhaman Nasir
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This recipe is a great way to use up a pork shoulder. The meat is cooked low and slow, so it's fall-apart tender. The sauce is also very flavorful, thanks to the apple cider and ginger beer.


Tauqeer Guru
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork shoulder turned out perfectly. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was thick and rich. My family loved it!


ALI RAZA WARAICH
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This pork shoulder recipe is a winner! The meat was fall-apart tender and the flavors were incredible. I especially loved the hint of ginger beer in the sauce. Will definitely be making this again!