Braised Ukrainian Pork Shoulder Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew made with rich and tender pork shoulder, perfect for a cold winter's night.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds pork shoulderbone-in
- ●4 carrots
- ●3 potatoes
- ●2 onions
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●2 cups rich beef broth
- ●2 tablespoons crisp apple cider vinegar
- ●1 tablespoon stew seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, and stew seasoning.
- 3
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove the pork from the pot and set it aside.
- 5
Add the onions and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 7
Pour in the beef broth and apple cider vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 8
Return the pork shoulder to the pot and cover with a lid.
- 9
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise for 2 1/2 hours, or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
- 10
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 11
Shred the pork with two forks and return it to the pot.
- 12
Simmer the stew over low heat for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 13
Serve hot and enjoy!