Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Citrus-Bitter Glaze

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Tender pork shoulder braised in a vibrant glaze of Aperol, orange, and herbs, finished with a glossy reduction that balances bitterness with sweet-tart notes. Perfect with roasted potatoes and seasonal greens. This Mediterranean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 205 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, Aperol, fresh orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, 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: 25 min Cook: 180 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear pork on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped thyme to the pot, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in 1/4 cup Aperol and 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and transfer to a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C). Braise for 3 hours, or until pork is fork-tender, checking occasionally to ensure liquid doesn't evaporate completely.

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