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Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder with Herb Jus

A deeply flavorful and tender pork shoulder, slow-cooked until falling apart, served in its own rich, aromatic braising liquid. This unpretentious dish transforms an economical cut into a comforting and satisfying meal with real technique and profound taste.

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Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder with Herb Jus
3g
net carbs
60g
protein
55g
fat
750
kcal
The keto read
3g net carbs per serving

A deeply flavorful and tender pork shoulder, slow-cooked until falling apart, served in its own rich, aromatic braising liquid. This unpretentious dish transforms an economical cut into a comforting and satisfying meal with real technique and profound taste.

Ingredients

4 servings
Braised Pork
Pork shoulder (Boston Butt)1.5 kg
Lard or beef tallow30 g
Yellow onion, chopped1
Garlic, minced6 cloves
Beef bone broth (ensure no soy/wheat/dairy)750 ml
Apple cider vinegar30 ml
Fresh rosemary sprigs3
Fresh thyme sprigs5
Bay leaves2
Sea salt2 tsp
Black pepper, freshly ground1 tsp

Method

Braised Pork
1
Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Season generously with sea salt and black pepper.
2
Heat lard or tallow in a large, heavy-bottomed oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until deeply browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove pork from the pot and set aside.
3
Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add apple cider vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
4
Return the pork shoulder to the pot. Pour in the beef bone broth until it comes about two-thirds of the way up the side of the pork. Add rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
5
Bring the liquid to a simmer, then cover the pot tightly with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
6
Carefully remove the pork from the pot and transfer to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 15 minutes. Strain the braising liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a saucepan, discarding solids. Skim off excess fat if desired (or leave it in for extra fat content, common in keto).
7
Bring the strained braising liquid to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat and reduce by about one-third, until it has thickened slightly into a rich jus. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Plate
8
Shred the pork using two forks. Serve generously with the reduced herb jus spooned over the top.
The keto read

Why this lands at 3g net carbs

The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 3g net carbs against 60g protein and 55g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.

Common questions

Is Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder with Herb Jus keto?▾
Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder with Herb Jus has 3g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder with Herb Jus?▾
750 calories, 60g protein, 55g fat, and 3g net carbs per serving.

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