Low-Flame Braised Pork Shoulder

Name: Low-Flame Braised Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1, diced onion; 2, diced carrots; 2 stalks, diced celery; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Pork shoulder slow-cooked over low heat until fork-tender, with a savory sauce that develops depth.

Cuisine: American

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 150 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

2 lbs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
2 tbsp olive oil
1, diced onion
2, diced carrots
2 stalks, diced celery
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 2 lbs pork shoulder cubes and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.
Step 2: Add 1 diced onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
Step 3: Stir in 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Braise for 2.5 hours until pork is fork-tender.