"This comforting pork roast recipe is perfect for the holiday season. Bonus: The meaty flavors of the tender pork mix with the savory vegetables to create a beautifully rich gravy. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups coarsely chopped yellow onion (from 1 [9-oz.] onion)
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1 cup coarsely chopped carrots (from 2 [4 1/2 oz. total] carrots)
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1 cup coarsely chopped celery (from 2 [4 oz. total] stalks)
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1 medium (about 7 oz.) apple, coarsely chopped
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4 thyme sprigs
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1 (3-lb.) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
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4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
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2 to 2 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock, as needed, divided
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup chopped shallot (from 1 [2-oz.] shallot)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme