Herb-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Apple and Sage

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Fall-off-the-bone pork shoulder slow-roasted with tart apples, fresh sage, and rosemary. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 240 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, apple, sage leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 10, 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: 30 min Cook: 210 min Serves 10 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Pat pork shoulder dry, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Press garlic cloves and half the sage into the meat.
  2. Step 2: Thinly slice apples and arrange around the pork in a roasting pan. Add rosemary, remaining sage, white wine, and chicken broth to the pan.
  3. Step 3: Place pork in the pan, fat side up. Roast uncovered for 3.5-4 hours until internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C), basting with pan juices every hour.
  4. Step 4: Remove pork and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Strain pan juices into a saucepan, simmer until reduced by half (about 10 minutes), then spoon over sliced pork. Serve with pan juices and apple slices.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Herb-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Apple and Sage take to make?

Total time is about 240 minutes (30 min prep + 210 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Herb-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Apple and Sage?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Herb-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Apple and Sage?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Herb-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Apple and Sage for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 10 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 10). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Herb-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Apple and Sage?

American slow cooker like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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