Apple Cider Braised Beef Shoulder
Apple Cider Braised Beef Shoulder is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy fall nights. This one-pot wonder features tender beef shoulder slow-cooked in fresh apple cider and chicken broth, infused with aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme. The result is a savory, heartwarming dish that fills your home with delightful aromas and brings loved ones together around the table. Easy to prepare and even better as leftovers, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 225 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lb beef shoulder roast
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion
- 1 head of garlic, top sliced off
- 3 rosemary sprigs
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 1 red onion, cut into thick slices
- 2 firm apples, peeled and cut into wedges
- kosher salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Trim excess fat from the beef shoulder and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then sear the beef on all sides until browned.
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, and minced onion.
- Pour the braising liquid over the beef, adding tied herbs and garlic.
- Cover tightly and braise in the oven for about 3 hours.
- Add red onion and apple wedges halfway through cooking, then finish braising for another 30-45 minutes until tender.
- Rest before serving; enjoy with fresh herbs or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg