Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork
A cozy fall favorite featuring tender pulled pork cooked in sweet apple cider.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs Pork Shoulder
- 2 cups Apple Cider
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Carrots, chopped
- 2 Celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup Broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 tbsp Thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp Rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Paprika
Instructions
- Season the pork shoulder generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the meat in a hot pan for 4-5 minutes on each side (optional).
- Chop and add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top and pour in the apple cider and broth.
- Sprinkle the herbs on top and set the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the pork with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Notes
Serve the pulled pork on a bun, over rice, in tacos, or with mashed potatoes. You can also experiment with BBQ sauce, cranberries, or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pulled pork, apple cider, slow cooker, comfort food, fall recipes