Oven-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Apple and Sage Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Tender roasted pork shoulder finished with a sweet and savory apple-sage glaze, offering a perfect balance of rich and fresh flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs pork shoulder roast, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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: 180 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder roast
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp dried sage
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup apple cider
1/3 cup apple jelly
2 tbsp, chopped fresh sage leaves
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Pat dry a 3-pound pork shoulder roast and rub it evenly with 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon dried sage, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Step 3: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup apple cider, 1/3 cup apple jelly, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves, and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
Step 4: Pour half of the apple-sage glaze over the seared pork. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the pork shoulder uncovered for 3 hours, basting every 45 minutes with the remaining glaze, until the internal temperature reaches 190°F and the meat is tender.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve drizzled with the pan juices and extra glaze.