Willy's Apple Cider Pulled Pork with Onions & Apple Jam
This Apple Cider Vinegar Pulled Pork comes from our friends at Willy's and was developed thanks to Jessica Eats. It would be absolutely divine in about a million ways. Why not spoon it over a cooked sweet potato or on top of a kale salad for lunch the next day?
Willy's Apple Cider Pulled Pork with Onions & Apple Jam
This Apple Cider Vinegar Pulled Pork comes from our friends at Willy's and was developed thanks to Jessica Eats. It would be absolutely divine in about a million ways. Why not spoon it over a cooked sweet potato or on top of a kale salad for lunch the next day?
- Serves: 6
- Prepare: 1 Hour
- Cook: 4 Hours
- Difficulty: medium
WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC PORK?
We rear organic pigs that are a cross of traditional, native breeds. Reared outdoors, they have plenty of space to express their natural instincts - they love to wallow, rootle and forage in the grass for bugs. Growing our animals slowly ensures their meat has great flavour and texture, balanced by just the right amount of fat.
Ingredients
- 2kg organic pork shoulder
- 80mls apple cider vinegar
- 2x chopped onions
- 2x cloves garlic, minced
- 2x apples chopped (we like the sweet pink lady variety)
- 1pt apple juice
- 1tsp salt
- 1/2tsp pepper
- 1tsp dried ginger
- 1tbsp corn flour or arrowroot powder
- 2tbsp water
Method
TO COOK THE PORK
1.Start by Preheating your oven to 1600c
2.Trim any fat off your organic pork shoulder and cut it into 6-8 big chunks and set aside
3.In a large, lidded pot or dish add the chopped onion, chopped apple, and garlic
4. Arrange the raw pork on top of the veggies and pour over the apple cider vinegar and apple juice
5.Lastly, sprinkle the salt, pepper, and dried ginger over the pork. Place the lid on the dish and bake for 2-4 hours or until tender
6.Once the pork is cooked and tender, remove the pork from the pan and shred with two forks
TO MAKE THE ONION GRAVY
1.Take the cooked apple, cooked onion, and apple juice from the pork pan and add to a bender. Blend until smooth (Feel free to skip this step if you want chunky sauce)
2.Add the sauce to a pan and bring to the boil over a medium heat on the stovetop
3.In a small dish, mix 1tbspof cornflour (or arrowroot powder) and 2tbsp cold water
4.Add the floury paste to the boiling gravy and stir until smooth and think
5.Pour over the pork and serve
WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC PORK?
We rear organic pigs that are a cross of traditional, native breeds. Reared outdoors, they have plenty of space to express their natural instincts - they love to wallow, rootle and forage in the grass for bugs. Growing our animals slowly ensures their meat has great flavour and texture, balanced by just the right amount of fat.
Frequently asked questions
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When choosing any meat to purchase, it is worth carrying out some research. There are a number of studies that suggest organic pork is a healthier option – higher in Omega 3, Amino Acids and Healthy Fats. There are also several other reasons why choosing organic pork is a good idea. They range from the contribution of organic pork to climate change, animal welfare and the use of pesticides and medicines used in the farming of conventional pork animals having a detrimental effect on our health.
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Pigs cannot survive only on grass, they also need some grain in their diet, this is why you will not find ‘grass fed pork’ on meat packaging, unlike beef which can survive on grass alone. Our pigs are raised on a diet of grass, hay and concentrated food that helps them grow at the rate nature intended.
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Organic pork comes from organic pigs that have been reared in accordance to high welfare standards, we there are raised a nature intended, they live active lives outdoors, foraging and exercising freely. Our pigs are slow grown unlike intensive farming, this gives their muscles deep colour and robust flavour.