Chef John's Pumpkin-Braised Pork

By Chef John

4.6 / 5

15min

4h 15min

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3 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
⅓ cup thinly sliced shallots
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 volleyball-sized sugar pumpkin
2 cups hard apple cider or more as needed