Slow-Cooked One-Pot Pork Shoulder with Sweet Red Cabbage and Zesty Orange

One-Pot Braised Pork Shoulder with Spiced Red Cabbage and Orange

Comfort food doesn't get much better than this one-pot braised pork shoulder. The meat is slow-cooked until it's fall-off-the-bone tender, and the red cabbage and orange add a sweet and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the pork. Plus, it's all made in one pot, so cleanup is a breeze.

Ingredients:

* 1 (4-5 pound) pork shoulder, bone-in
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 2 carrots, chopped
* 2 celery stalks, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 (12-ounce) bottle of beer
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
* 1 small head of red cabbage, shredded
* 1 orange, zested and juiced
* 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the pork on all sides, then remove from the pot and set aside.
3. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Pour in the beer, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer, then return the pork shoulder to the pot.
5. Cover and braise in the oven for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is fall-off-the-bone tender.
6. Remove the pork from the pot and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
7. While the pork is resting, add the red cabbage and orange zest and juice to the pot. Stir to combine and cook until the cabbage is softened, about 10 minutes.
8. Stir in the honey and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the pork shoulder with the braised red cabbage and orange.

Tips:

* For a richer flavor, use a dark beer.
* If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large skillet or braising pan.
* Serve the pork shoulder with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or bread.

Enjoy!