Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2013

Very flavorful and tender. Perfect ingredients for pork! I used a bone-in shoulder, about 4 ¼ pounds along with high quality organic apple juice. My roast was done in about 6 ½ hours on low. For the sauce, I added an extra tbsp of Dijon and decided to thicken a bit more with 3 tbsp water / 3 tbsp cornstarch. Served with red cabbage and roasted garlic cauliflower.

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aputler

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2012

The blend of flavors was excellent, with just a hint of sweet! It's easy to prepare smell awesone good while cooking..simple comfort food.

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Lea-didi

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2013

This was very good. Nice flavor and VERY tender!

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NINABAMBAM

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2013

I made this dish with roasted potatoes last night and it was soo delicious! We could not stop eating it! I followed the recipe to the letter and would not change a thing. I will make this again and again. Perfection!

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Diana

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Living In: Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2013

We overdid the pork a bit as we didn't buy the full 4 lbs -- it was fully our fault for not adjusting the cook time. But EVEN with that we were gobsmacked at how delicious this was. My husband and I were licking our plates. This won't simply be tossed into the recipe rotation; it's getting a place of honor.

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Alison

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2013

Yet Another "Chef John" Favorite! We tried this recipe for our Sunday Dinner last night and it was a Huge Hit! The meat was fall apart tender and absolutely Delicious! We followed the recipe exactly as stated. On a side note, this could also work for an easy weeknight meal, using some super thick chops and less cider. This recipe has earned a spot in the regular rotation.

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Sarah B.

Home Town: Jamestown, Rhode Island, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2013

Absolutely delicious! You can cut the meat with a fork. Make sure you make hte sauce. That's what make the meal. Mmmmm. BIG hit.

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Annabel

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2013

This is the best pork we've ever had, no question. We even overcooked it (it did "fall apart when handled) and it could not have been tastier. The only change we made was to omit the shallots and use bit of dried onion and onion powder in its place (I am not an onion person). Will cook this again and again.

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amyw

Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2013

Made this recipe today step by step and it turned out PERFECT!!!!! Pork is hard to get taste in and this did it! Bravo!

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Dave4ul8tr

Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2013

Was a Fantastic Flavor! Followed recipe except I only had a roast with a bone in and it worked fine, just can't slice it as pretty. Plus, I did not have Tablespoon of fresh herbs so omitted them all together, since dry herbs can be stronger flavored. I am sure that would add to the wonderful flavor but that will need to wait till the summer herb garden is ready. I normally do not like wine in my foods, but used a white Viognier and it was perfect, not an overwhelming wine taste. My family loved it and it will be used over and over. My Husband and grown son keep raving on how good that was. (Hint, hint...) Sauce great served with white rice.

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