Garlic Onion Braised Pork
Garlic Onion Braised Pork is a soul-soothing meal that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. This dish features succulent pork shoulder, slowly braised with aromatic garlic and sweet onions, creating an irresistible flavor profile. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this one-pot wonder is both simple to prepare and highly impressive. Serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up every drop of its rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 8 cloves garlic, whole
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season pork shoulder with salt and pepper; sear on all sides until browned (4-5 minutes per side).
- Remove pork and set aside. In the same pot, add sliced onions and whole garlic cloves; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in low-sodium chicken broth while stirring to deglaze the pot.
- Return seared pork to the pot, ensuring some onions and garlic sit atop it.
- Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and braise for about two hours until fork-tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Substitute pork with chicken or beef for different flavors. Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for an aromatic twist. Spice lovers can include chili flakes for an extra kick.