Slow-Simmered Pork Shoulder with Apple and Thyme

Name: Slow-Simmered Pork Shoulder with Apple and Thyme
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 265 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs pork shoulder; 2 medium, peeled and diced apple; 1/2 cup white wine; 3 sprigs thyme; 1 large, finely chopped onion; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A deeply flavorful pork shoulder braised until fork-tender with sweet apples and earthy thyme, perfect for cozy evenings.

Cuisine: American

Category: One Pot

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 240 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

2.5 lbs pork shoulder
2 medium, peeled and diced apple
1/2 cup white wine
3 sprigs thyme
1 large, finely chopped onion
4 cloves, minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Season pork shoulder evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear pork shoulder for 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 2: Add 1 large chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in 2 diced apples and 3 thyme sprigs, cooking for 1 minute.
Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom, then add 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and reduce heat to low.
Step 4: Simmer uncovered for 4 hours, checking every hour to ensure liquid doesn’t evaporate completely—add 1/4 cup water if needed until pork is fork-tender and apples are soft.