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
6 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
