Apple Cider Pork: Juicy Slow-Cooked Delight for Family Meals
Delight your family with this juicy, slow-cooked apple cider pork that brings warmth and comfort to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, place the pork shoulder and season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- In a bowl, mix apple cider, Dijon mustard, garlic, and pour over the pork.
- Add sliced apples and onion on top of the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the pork and mix with the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Serve the pork over mashed potatoes or with a side of roasted vegetables.
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork in apple cider overnight before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Apple Cider Pork, slow-cooked pork, family meals, comfort food