British-Style Beer-Braised Pork Shoulder

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Tender pork shoulder slowly braised in a half-pint of rich British ale, infused with aromatic herbs and root vegetables. This British-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 150 min Serves 4 British cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season 2 lbs pork shoulder chunks with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brown the pork in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 large sliced onion, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 pint (10 fl oz) British ale beer and 1 cup beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits.
  5. Step 5: Return pork to the pot, add 2 sprigs fresh thyme and 1 bay leaf. Cover and simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours until pork is tender and easily shredded.
  6. Step 6: Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf before serving with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

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