Irish Braised Pork with Apples

How to Make Irish Braised Pork with Apples at Home

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Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork shoulder
• 4 medium apples
• 2 medium onions
• 2 cups cider
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. 2

   Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the pork from the pot and set aside. Add the onions and garlic to the pot, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the apples to the pot and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Pour in the cider and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.

7. 7

   Return the pork to the pot, add the thyme and bay leaves, and bring the mixture to a simmer.

8. 8

   Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender.

9. 9

   Remove the pot from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

10. 10

    Slice the pork and serve with the apple-onion mixture spooned over the top.