Herbed Whole30 Pork Shoulder with Apple Cider Glaze

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Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with aromatic herbs and a tangy apple cider vinegar glaze, perfect for a flavorful Whole30 dinner. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe (whole30), ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 480 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat the 2 lbs pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Step 3: Transfer the seared pork shoulder to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 finely diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 1 tsp dried thyme.
  4. Step 4: Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the pork is fork-tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove the pork and let rest for 10 minutes. Shred the meat with two forks, return to the slow cooker, and stir to coat in sauce. Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to meld flavors.

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