1 Lb. Bone – In Pork Recipe

Pork Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Pork Shoulder

   Begin by patting the bone-in pork shoulder dry with paper towels. This will help the seasoning stick better.

2. 2

   Season the Pork

   In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Rub this mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.

3. 3

   Sear the Pork

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork shoulder and sear it on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Prepare Aromatics

   While the pork is searing, chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

5. 5

   Add Aromatics to Skillet

   After searing, remove the pork from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

6. 6

   Deglaze the Pan

   Pour in the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits stuck to the pan.

7. 7

   Cook the Pork

   Return the seared pork shoulder to the skillet, ensuring it sits in the liquid. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.