Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Apple Cider and Fennel

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Juicy pork shoulder slow-roasted with aromatic fennel seeds and apple cider creates a tender, flavorful centerpiece perfect for cozy dinners. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 275 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, apple cider, fennel seeds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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: 15 min Cook: 260 min Serves 6 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs, bone-in pork shoulder
1 cup apple cider
2 tsp, crushed fennel seeds
2 tbsp olive oil
5 minced garlic cloves
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 large, quartered yellow onion

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Pat dry 4 lbs bone-in pork shoulder, then rub evenly with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp crushed fennel seeds, and 5 minced garlic cloves.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe roasting pan over medium-high heat and sear pork shoulder on all sides until deep golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
Step 3: Add 1 large quartered yellow onion, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, and pour 1 cup apple cider around the pork in the pan.
Step 4: Cover tightly with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 3.5 to 4 hours until the pork is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
Step 5: Remove foil and roast uncovered for an additional 20 minutes to crisp the exterior.
Step 6: Let rest 15 minutes before slicing or pulling apart to serve with pan juices.