Every year at Thanksgiving our family makes turkey because that is just what you do! But I finally had enough and decided to pivot this year to something that is much easier to nail and is much tastier in our opinion. This fall apart, juicy pork roast is cooked in apple cider which makes for the perfect Fall entree and will wow your dinner guests every time!
8 steps to a fall-apart cider roast
Heat the oven
Preheat oven to 350F
Warm the pot
Heat a large Dutch oven with oil over medium heat
Season the roast
Season the roast with salt & pepper on all sides
Sear every side
Sear all sides until browned, about 3-5 mins each side
Build the braise
Add the cider, herbs, cinnamon, onion and celery to your pot, the roast should be partly submerged in the braising bath, it doesn't need to be fully covered
Braise it low
Cover pot with lid and place in the oven for 1 hr/lb, roughly 3.5 hours
Shred the roast
When internal temperature reaches about 195F, remove from oven & shred
Plate it up
Serve with with mashed potatoes & veggies or side of choice
Cook's tips
- This recipe can also be made in a slow cooker on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours
- Feel free to add carrots or any veggie of your choice right into the pot when you're cooking this
- Don't forget to drizzle some of the delicious juices this cooks in over the meat when you serve!
Hi, I'm Mae.
I'm a self-taught home cook who loves from-scratch cooking and baking. Living in a rural area, I learned to cook by necessity, using what we had in new and creative ways. My favorite thing in the world is sharing food with the people I love.
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