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Multicooker Cider Pork Shoulder with Apple Salad
8 servings
1 hour, 45 minutes total (Active 30 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion
  • 16 cloves garlic
  • 1 boneless pork shoulder (about 5 lb)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1 ½ cups apple cider
  • 12 oz hard apple cider (or chicken stock)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons ham bouillon base
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 large, tart apples
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Roasted potatoes (optional for serving)

Steps

    1. Cut onion into 1-inch-thick slices. Smash garlic. Preheat multicooker on SAUTÉ until hot. Cut pork into 6 pieces; coat with oil and season with 1 tablespoon each salt and pepper (wash hands). Place pork in multicooker (in batches) and cook 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned.
    2. Return all pork to pot; add onion slices, garlic, both ciders, mustard, ham base, minced onion, rosemary, and thyme. Place lid on multicooker and seal following manufacturer's instructions. Cook on MEAT/STEW 50 minutes or until pork is very tender and 210°F. Let pressure release naturally (about 20 minutes).
    3. Meanwhile, peel carrot, then cut carrot and apples into 2-inch-long matchsticks. Chop parsley finely. Place carrots, apples, parsley, vinegar, and remaining 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in bowl; toss to coat.
    4. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Place ¼ cup cooking liquid in small bowl; add cornstarch and whisk to blend. Stir cornstarch mixture into multicooker; cook on LOW 10 minutes until liquid has thickened slightly. Serve pork mixture with cooking liquid and roasted potatoes, if using, topped with apple salad.
    Note: Multicookers vary; adjust time as needed.

Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 610, Total Fat 33g, Sat Fat 11g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 170mg, Sodium 1500mg, Total Carb 23g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 14g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 50g, Vitamin D 10%, Calc 6%, Iron 20%, Potassium 20%