Slow Cooker Apple Cider Braised Pork
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Braised Pork is a cozy dish perfect for chilly evenings. This recipe features tender pork shoulder braised in rich apple cider, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. The result is a mouthwatering meal that melts in your mouth, making it ideal for family gatherings or quiet nights at home. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks if needed.
- Season the pork generously with salt and pepper.
- Sauté sliced onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Place seasoned pork in the slow cooker; add sautéed onions, garlic, apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender.
- Shred the pork using two forks and mix it back into the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For richer flavor, consider searing the pork before adding it to the slow cooker. Substitute apple cider with hard cider for an adult twist or add fruits like pears for variation. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.