Cider-Braised Pork Roast

Easy to prepare and perfect for the fall season, this apple cider-braised pork roast is bursting with flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 322 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups apple cider
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 tablespoon dried sage
• 2 onions, halved and sliced
• 1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 apple - peeled, cored, and sliced (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper and brown in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a roasting pan just large enough to hold it.

Step 3

Combine apple cider, onions, garlic, and sage in a bowl; pour over pork and cover.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven until pork is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.

Step 5

Remove pork from the liquid and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Skim and discard fat from the braising liquid; serve liquid alongside pork. Garnish with apple slices.