Apple Cider Braised Pork

150 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season pork well with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Sear the seasoned pork hard on all sides in neutral oil.
  3. 3Remove pork and drain off fat from the pot.
  4. 4Add the pork back to the pot, then add cider, stock, and seasonings.
  5. 5Bring the mixture to a high simmer, then cover and bake at 325°F for 2.5 hours.
  6. 6Fry onions at 350°F and season with salt.
  7. 7Add parsnips to a pot and cover with cream.
  8. 8Simmer the parsnips until the cream is thickened.
  9. 9Blend the parsnips and season to taste.
  10. 10Once the pork is out of the oven, strain half of the sauce and simmer until thickened to desired consistency.
  11. 11Plate the dish as seen.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
  • 1.5 Tbsp neutral oil
  • 0.67 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
  • Cream to cover
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

pot

Tips

  • Season pork well with salt and pepper
  • Strain half of the sauce and simmer until thickened to desired consistency
  • Plate as seen