Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork
Slow cooker apple cider pulled pork is a mouthwatering dish that marries tender, juicy pork with the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh apple cider. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe fills your home with an irresistible aroma and requires minimal prep time. Simply set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve this succulent pulled pork on buns or alongside roasted vegetables for a comforting meal everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4–5 lb boneless pork shoulder
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Season the pork shoulder generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer onions and garlic to the slow cooker; add apple cider, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker, ensuring it's mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender.
- Shred the pork inside the slow cooker using two forks and serve as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, sear the pork before adding it to the slow cooker. - Customize by adding spices like cinnamon or swapping apple cider for hard cider. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.