Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Spiced Apple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

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Tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder finished with a sweet and warming apple glaze infused with cinnamon and clove. This pork recipe, ready in about 230 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, 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: 210 min Serves 6 International cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup apple juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F. Rub 3 lbs pork shoulder evenly with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork shoulder on all sides until browned and caramelized, about 3 minutes per side.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1 cup apple cider, 1/2 cup apple juice, and 2 tbsp brown sugar until sugar dissolves. Pour this glaze over pork.
Step 4: Transfer skillet to the oven and roast uncovered for 3 to 3.5 hours, basting pork every hour with the glaze, until the meat is very tender and easily pulls apart.
Step 5: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing or shredding to serve.