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Apple Cider Pork Roast
An apple cider pork roast slow-cooked with apples and cider for a sweet-savory fall dinner.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
10
min
Active Time
420
min
Total Time
6
SERVINGS
Slow Cooker
METHOD
Why It Works
Apple cider and apples cook down into a sweet-savory braise around the pork. A long, low cook makes the roast meltingly tender.
Ingredients
Protein
• 3 lb pork shoulder roast
Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Vegetables
• 2 apples, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
Sauce
• 1½ cups apple cider
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Topping
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
How to Make It
1
Rub the pork with salt, pepper, and thyme.
2
Scatter the apples and onion in the slow cooker and set the pork on top.
3
Whisk the apple cider and Dijon and pour around the pork.
4
Cover and cook on low 6 to 7 hours until tender.
5
Rest the roast 10 minutes.
6
Slice, spoon the apples and juices over, and top with parsley.
How to Make It
1
Rub the pork with salt, pepper, and thyme.
2
Scatter the apples and onion in the slow cooker and set the pork on top.
3
Whisk the apple cider and Dijon and pour around the pork.
4
Cover and cook on low 6 to 7 hours until tender.
5
Rest the roast 10 minutes.
6
Slice, spoon the apples and juices over, and top with parsley.
Ingredients
Protein
• 3 lb pork shoulder roast
Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Vegetables
• 2 apples, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
Sauce
• 1½ cups apple cider
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Topping
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Storage & Reheat
Store:
Store up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat:
Reheat in the cider juices to keep it moist.
Swaps
No Dijon? Use the same amount of spicy brown mustard.
Avo's Tip
Use firm apples so they hold their shape instead of melting into the braise.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
What apples work best?
Firm, sweet-tart apples like Honeycrisp or Gala hold up well.
Cider or apple juice?
Apple cider has deeper flavor, but apple juice works in a pinch.
How do I serve it?
With mashed potatoes, roasted squash, or wild rice.
Quick Fixes
Too sweet: balance with a splash of cider vinegar.
Roast dry: keep it nestled in the cider.
Want gravy: thicken the juices with a cornstarch slurry.
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