Cider-braised pork shoulder with caramelized onion and apple confit
Gluten free
Dairy free

Cider-braised pork shoulder with caramelized onion and apple confit

Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder With Caramelized Onion and Apple Confit is a gluten-free and dairy-free main course. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious meal option. This dish is ideal for a cozy fall dinner or holiday gathering.

Ingredients

pork shoulder

pork shoulder

691.73 g

black pepper

black pepper

4 servings

olive oil

olive oil

2 Tbsps

yellow onion

yellow onion

4 large

brandy

brandy

60 ml

granny smith apples

granny smith apples

1 inch

whole garlic clove

whole garlic clove

2

dried thyme

dried thyme

1 tsp

apple cider

apple cider

236 ml

chicken stock

chicken stock

240 ml

dijon style mustard

dijon style mustard

1 Tbsp

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Pat the pork dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven with a lid.
  • Brown pork on all sides, turning with tongs, 6-8 minutes per side.
  • Transfer pork to a plate.
  • Pour off excess fat from pot.
  • Add onion and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Saut over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and deep golden brown, 18-20 minutes.
  • Add Calvados and stir to deglaze pan.
  • Add apple, garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
  • Return pork to pot, nestling it down in the onions.
  • Add cider and chicken stock.
  • Cover pot and place in oven.
  • Reduce heat to 325 F.
  • Braise until meat is very tender, 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
  • Transfer pork to a cutting board and remove kitchen strings.
  • Boil onion and apples until thickened and liquid slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in mustard.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cut pork into serving pieces and arrange on platter or individual serving plates.
  • Spoon onion and apple confit over and around the meat.

Nutrition:

467 kcal

Carbs

23 g

Fat

20 g

Protein

37 g

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