INGREDIENTS
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Slow-Cooked Maple Pork
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For the Brine:
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1 quart apple cider
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1/4 cup kosher salt
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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3 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon peppercorns
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A small handful sage leaves
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A small handful thyme sprigs
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A handful parsley
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1 large shallot or small onion quartered
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3 cloves crushed garlic
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1 orange, sliced
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1 4- to 5-pound pork shoulder
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For the Glaze:
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1/2 cup dark amber maple syrup
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1/2 cup grainy mustard
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2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons dry mustard