Oven-Baked Pork Shoulder with Apple and Sage

A comforting dish of tender pork shoulder slow-baked with sweet apples and earthy sage, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: One Pot

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 150 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Pork shoulder
• 2 Apple
• 2 tbsp Sage
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 tsp Thyme
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Pat 2 lbs pork shoulder dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 finely chopped onion to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return the seared pork shoulder to the pot. Add 2 diced apples (peeled, 1/2-inch cubes), 2 tbsp chopped sage, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid and transfer to the oven.
4. Step 4: Bake for 2 hours 30 minutes, or until the pork is fork-tender. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.