A tender and flavorful pork shoulder slow-cooked with vegetables and aromatic herbs, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
20 min prep
180 min cook
6 servings
480 kcal/serving
Ingredients
3 lbs pork shoulder, boneless
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Stir in tomato paste, then add wine (or broth) and scrape up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
Return pork to pot. Add broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, until pork is fork-tender.
Remove pork and let rest 10 minutes. Discard bay leaves and thyme. Skim fat from sauce if desired. Shred pork or slice, and serve with vegetables and sauce.
Tips
For a thicker sauce, whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into simmering juices.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.