Cider-Braised Roast Pork

1 ~ 4lb Pork Shoulder Blade Roast

[Brine]
2 C Cider
3-4 Tbs Salt
1 Tbs Crushed Pink Pepper Corns
1 Tbs Juniper Berries (dried)
3 Bay Leaves
½ C Brown Sugar

[Cooking Liquid]
Brine, Strained, w/ the Bay Leaves
1 bottle of beer (used a BaltoMärzHon)
½ Large onion, sliced into disks
More Cider

Directions:
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