INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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4 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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5 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 6 even pieces
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
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1/3 cup Calvados or other apple-flavored brandy
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1 1/4 cups apple cider, preferably fresh
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2 tablespoons (or more) apple cider vinegar
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3 tart, firm apples (such as Pink Lady or Honeycrisp), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges (about 4 cups)
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1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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Chopped fresh chives