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Tender Pork with Apples A Simple Slow Cooker Meal

A comforting and effortless slow cooker meal featuring tender pork shoulder braised with sweet apples, onions, and warm spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 lb pork shoulder roast boneless, cut into large chunks
  • 2 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 0.5 cup apple cider
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Place the sliced onions and apples in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Season the pork chunks generously with salt and black pepper, then place them on top of the apples and onions.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Pour the mixture over the pork and fruit.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreds.
  5. Gently stir the pork and apples before serving. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or with crusty bread.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the pork chunks in a hot skillet with a little oil before adding to the slow cooker. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.