Braised Pork
Discover how to make tender, flavorful braised pork with our easy-to-follow recipe and tips. Perfect for any occasion, ready to melt in your mouth!
Ingredients :
- 3-4 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 cups broth chicken, beef, or vegetable
- 1 large onion sliced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 carrots chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste optional for added flavor
- Fresh herbs thyme, rosemary, or bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Directions :
- Season the pork shoulder generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add pork shoulder, searing each side until golden brown (around 2-3 minutes per side). Remove pork and set aside.
- In the same pot, add sliced onions, carrots, and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- (Optional) Add tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the broth, making sure to stir and lift the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Place the pork back into the pot. Add fresh herbs and apple cider vinegar.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until pork is tender.
- Remove pork from the pot, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice or shred.
- Serve hot with your choice of side dishes.
