Apple Cider Braised Pork

2h 30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the pork shoulder into four equal parts.
  2. 2Season the pork with salt and pepper.
  3. 3Add oil to a pot on the stove.
  4. 4Sear the pork on all sides until browned.
  5. 5Remove the pork from the pot and drain off any excess fat.
  6. 6Add the pork back into the pot.
  7. 7Pour in apple cider, chicken stock, soy, and molasses.
  8. 8Add whole black pepper, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, star anise and orange peel.
  9. 9Add a pinch of salt to the pot and mix the ingredients.
  10. 10Bring the mixture to a high simmer, then cover the pot.
  11. 11Bake in the oven at 325°F for 2.5 hours.
  12. 12Thinly slice the onion for the fried onions.
  13. 13In a bowl, mix flour with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and paprika.
  14. 14Dip the sliced onions into buttermilk.
  15. 15Then coat them in the seasoned flour mixture.
  16. 16Fry the coated onions in oil at 350°F until crispy and golden brown.
  17. 17Remove the fried onions and season with salt.
  18. 18Peel and chop the parsnips.
  19. 19Add the parsnips to a pot and cover with cream.
  20. 20Simmer until the parsnips are tender and the cream has thickened.
  21. 21Transfer the parsnips and cream to a blender.
  22. 22Blend until smooth to create a puree.
  23. 23Season the parsnip puree to taste.
  24. 24Once the pork is cooked, strain half of the braising liquid.
  25. 25Simmer the strained liquid until it thickens to the desired consistency.
  26. 26Serve the parsnip puree on a plate as a base.
  27. 27Place a piece of braised pork on top of the puree.
  28. 28Drizzle the thickened sauce over the pork.
  29. 29Garnish with crispy fried onions.
  30. 30Sprinkle with chives for a fresh finish.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
  • 1.5 Tbsp neutral oil
  • 0.66 Gal apple cider
  • 3 Tbsp soy
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 Tbsp whole black pepper
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 Tbsp molasses
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup AP flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.125 tsp MSG
  • 1 lb peeled and cut parsnips
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

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