Apple Cider Braised beef Shoulder Recipe
This Apple Cider Braised Beef Shoulder recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a special dinner. The beef is slowly cooked in a mixture of apple cider, chicken stock, and aromatics until tender and infused with delicious flavors.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Beef Shoulder Roast:
- 4–5 lb beef shoulder roast or boston butt roast
Braising Liquid:
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion
Aromatics:
- 1 head of garlic
- 3 rosemary sprigs
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 1 red onion
- 2 firm and slightly tart apples
- kosher salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Beef: Sear the beef in a dutch oven until browned on all sides.
- Prepare Braising Liquid: Whisk together cider, stock, dijon, and onion.
- Add Ingredients: Add herbs, garlic, and braising liquid to the pot with the beef.
- Braise: Cook in the oven for about 3 hours, adding onions and apples halfway through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the beef rest in the liquid, season to taste, and serve with the braising juices.
Notes
- You can use bone-in or boneless beef for this recipe based on your preference.
- Adjust the seasoning and cooking time based on the size of the beef cut.
- Feel free to customize the dish with additional herbs or spices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 10g
- Sodium: Approximately 700mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 40g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 120mg
Keywords: Apple Cider Braised Beef, Beef Shoulder Roast, Comfort Food, Slow Cooked Beef