Dinner for 6
Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder
Pork shoulder braises with onions, garlic, cider, stock, vinegar, and apples until tender in a covered oven pot.
$4.79for 4 servings
$1.20 per serving$4.79 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
- 159 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.29Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 1.3 lb | $2.35Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.19 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 3-pound pork shoulder roast
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups homemade apple cider
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 apples
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325 F and season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the roast for 10 minutes.
- Add the onions and garlic, then cook for 9 minutes until lightly softened.
- Pour in the cider, vinegar, and beef stock, cover the pot, and bake for 110 minutes.
- Add the apples, cover, and bake for 15 minutes more, until the pork reaches at least 145 F and is tender.
- Rest the roast for 5 minutes before cutting or shredding it.
Swaps
- Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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