Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Shoulder with Apple and Rosemary

A tender, aromatic pork shoulder slow-cooked with bourbon and maple syrup, featuring sweet-tart apples and earthy rosemary for a perfect weeknight meal.

Cuisine: American

Category: Slow Cooker

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 480 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs pork shoulder
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp bourbon
• 2 medium, cored and sliced apple
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the pork shoulder for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Stir 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp bourbon, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp chopped rosemary into the Dutch oven, scraping up browned bits. Pour this mixture over the pork, then add 1 cup chicken broth and 2 sliced apples.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until pork is fork-tender and pulls away from the bone.
5. Step 5: Remove pork, slice thinly, and serve with the sauce and apples spooned over the top.