Oven-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Apple and Sage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Slow-roasted pork shoulder infused with fresh sage and sweet apple, creating a tender and flavorful centerpiece perfect for a comforting regional meal. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 245 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, fresh sage leaves, apples for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 8, 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: 20 min Cook: 225 min Serves 8 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs, bone-in pork shoulder
2 tbsp, chopped fresh sage leaves
2 medium, cored and sliced apples
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, smashed garlic cloves
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Rub 4 lbs pork shoulder all over with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage.
Step 2: Place the pork shoulder fat side up in a roasting pan. Scatter 4 smashed garlic cloves and 2 sliced apples around the meat.
Step 3: Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the pan to keep the pork moist during roasting.
Step 4: Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil and roast in the oven for 3 hours.
Step 5: Remove the foil and add the remaining sliced apples on top of the pork, then roast uncovered for an additional 45 minutes until the pork is tender and the edges caramelize.
Step 6: Let the pork rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serve with the roasted apples and pan juices.