Pork Shoulder Braised in Hard Cider

Ingredients

Serves 8

  • FOR SACHET D'EPICE
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 3 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • FOR BROWNING PORK
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Olive oil
  • FOR AROMATICS
  • 1 small leek, white and pale-green parts, finely chopped and washed well (1/2 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 small parsnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 small celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (1/2 cup)
  • FOR BRAISING PORK
  • 4 cups hard cider
  • 1/2 cup Basic Chicken Stock
  • FOR GARNISH VEGETABLES
  • 3 medium leeks, white and pale-green parts, halved lengthwise and washed
  • 3 medium parsnips, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 1 1/2 small celery roots, peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges
  • FOR SAUCE
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons grainy mustard, plus more for serving

Description

This Recipe Is Adapted From 'Martha Stewart\'s Cooking School.'

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