Tender Apple Cider Pork Roast: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
A delicious and comforting recipe for tender apple cider pork roast that will warm your heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the pork on all sides.
- Place the seared pork in a roasting pan with apple cider, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cover with foil and roast for 3 hours, or until the pork is tender.
- Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a crispy top.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork overnight in apple cider and spices.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or fresh bread to soak up the juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Tender Apple Cider Pork Roast, comfort food, pork recipe