Pork and Apple Casserole

How to Make Pork and Apple Casserole at Home

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Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork shoulder
• 3 medium apples
• 2 medium onions
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 1 cup hard cider
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Season the pork shoulder with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

4. 4

   Sear the pork shoulder in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, add sliced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.

6. 6

   Add chopped apples and fresh thyme to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Pour in 1 cup of hard cider and 1 cup of chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

8. 8

   Place the seared pork shoulder in a large casserole dish and pour the apple-onion mixture over it.

9. 9

   Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

11. 11

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

12. 12

    Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh thyme if desired.