5 pot shallots cider Recipes

pork shoulder , trimmed of fat & cubed, apples, cored & halved, shallots, peeled, balsamic vinegar, butter, olive oil, sweet apple cider, apple cider vinegar, creme fraiche or 6 oz sour cream, chicken stock , thickened, fresh thyme or 2 tsp dried thyme, salt, black pepper, calvados or 1 -2 tbsp brandy

butter, shallot, diced, granny smith apple, diced, hard cider (woodchuck grammy smith works best), shredded sharp cheddar cheese (more or less for desired thickness ), corn starch, cubed apples (for dipping ) tossed in lemon juice or soda water, cubed loaves french baguette or other crusty bread (for dipping), fondue pot (i use a cuisinart 1, ca. $25)

butter, shallots, peeled, finely chopped, raw prawns, peeled (optional), garlic clove, peeled, gruyere or 350 g swiss cheese, grated, cornflour, pear cider or 150 ml apple cider or 150 ml light beer, drops hot pepper sauce, fresh parsley (to garnish ), raw vegetables or french bread or pretzel, to dip

chuck blade roast (silver skin removed ), thick slab bacon (large dice ), carrots (rinsed and peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces), shallots (peeled and left whole ), garlic cloves (peeled and smashed), coriander seeds, fresh bay leaves, apple cider, beer, chicken (preferably homemade ) or 8 cups beef stock (preferably homemade), thyme, salt, mint leaf (torn), lemons (zest only)