Braised Pork Shoulder
A quick braise turns pork shoulder tender and rich, with a simple onion and broth sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 2 lb pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks and pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with the 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the pork in a single layer and sear until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Work in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
- 3
Add the 1 sliced onion and cook, stirring, until softened and golden, about 4 minutes. Pour in the 1 cup chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 4
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the pork is fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover and simmer 2-3 minutes more if the sauce needs thickening.
- 5
Serve the pork with its sauce spooned over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Wooden spoon
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