Braised Pork Shoulder with Apples

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
• 2 tbsp rice flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 apples, sliced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1

   Toss pork with rice flour. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the pork in batches, without crowding, 4-5 minutes per side — searing in batches like this builds a deep fond on the bottom of the pot that seasons the entire braising liquid; skip it and the finished sauce tastes flat.

2. 2

   Remove pork, add onion, cooking 4-5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Return pork to the pot along with apples, broth, vinegar, and thyme.

4. 4

   Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise 1.5-2 hours until the pork is fork-tender.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper before serving.