Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pork Roast

This Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pork Roast is unbelievably tender, juicy, and packed with sweet-savory flavor. The pork slowly cooks with apples, onions, and apple cider until it falls apart with a fork, creating a rich gravy that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Ingredients

• 3–4 lb boneless pork shoulder (or pork loin roast)
• 2 large apples, peeled and diced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 cup apple cider (or apple juice)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

1. Place the diced apples and sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Season the pork roast with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
3. Place the roast on top of the apples and onions.
4. Whisk together the apple cider, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Pour the mixture over the roast.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or on HIGH for 5–6 hours, until the pork is fork tender.
6. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and shred it with two forks.
7. If desired, thicken the cooking juices with the cornstarch slurry for the last 15–20 minutes.
8. Serve the shredded pork with the apples, onions, and gravy spooned over the top.

Serving Suggestions

• Mashed potatoes
• Butter noodles
• Steamed rice
• Roasted vegetables
• Warm dinner rolls

Servings

Serves 6–8 people.