Apple Cider Pork: Juicy Beef Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and unique twist on traditional pork with apple cider and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup apple cider
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Remove turkey bacon and set aside, then add pork shoulder to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Add minced garlic, apple cider, salt, pepper, and thyme around the pork.
- Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2 hours or until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let rest before slicing.
- Serve with crispy turkey bacon on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork overnight.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or a green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 32 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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