Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pork Roast
Experience the comforting aroma of a Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pork Roast, a delightful dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With tender pork infused with the sweetness of apple cider and aromatic spices, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Create lasting memories around the dinner table as your loved ones savor every juicy bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the pork roast generously with salt and pepper.
- Sauté sliced onions and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until translucent.
- Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker and top with sautéed onions, garlic, thyme, and cinnamon sticks.
- Pour apple cider over the pork until well-covered.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours until fork-tender.
- Transfer the roast to a cutting board, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing, and serve warm with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg