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Braised Pork Shoulder

A tender and flavorful dish made by slow-cooking pork shoulder in a savory broth until it falls apart.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Shoulder
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder bone-in or boneless
Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
Liquid and Seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine optional
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 leaves bay leaves

Method
 

Prepare the Pork
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Season the pork shoulder generously with salt and pepper.
Sear the Meat
  1. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the pork shoulder and sear on all sides until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
  2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add Liquid and Seasoning
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  2. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaves.
Braise the Pork
  1. Return the pork shoulder to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven.
  2. Braise for 3 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender.
Serve
  1. Remove the pot from the oven and let the pork rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Shred the pork with two forks and serve with the vegetables and sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 40gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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