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Braised Pork Shoulder

Braised Pork Shoulder That's Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delicious

This Beer-Braised Pork Shoulder is a tender, juicy dish bursting with flavor, perfect for gatherings and easy to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 1 piece Pork Shoulder Bone-in recommended
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a great substitute
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika Smoked paprika enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground preferred
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 medium Yellow Onions Shallots can be a sweeter alternative
  • 2 medium Carrots Parsnips can be used instead
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 can (14-ounce) Diced Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can be used
For the Braising Liquid
  • 1 bottle (12-ounce) Beer Lager preferred; can substitute with broth or cider

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and gather your ingredients, ensuring a Dutch oven is ready.
  2. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and rub it with brown sugar, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the pork, and sauté chopped onions, carrots, and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent and fragrant.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes and beer, bringing to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes to deglaze the pot.
  6. Return the pork to the pot, cover with a lid, and braise in the oven for 3.5 to 4 hours until fork-tender.
  7. Remove from oven and shred the pork directly in the pot, discarding excess fat and bone.
  8. Serve the pulled pork with the braising liquid and vegetables, enjoying it in sandwiches or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect to serve for gatherings, this versatile dish can be used in various recipes, such as tacos or on rice.

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