Crockpot Apple Cider Pork Roast
This crockpot apple cider pork roast is a slow-cooked dish that combines tender pork with sweet apple cider and aromatic spices. The pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the apples soften and release their natural sweetness, resulting in a flavorful, fall-inspired entrée with a rich, saucy finish.
Equipment
- Crockpot (slow cooker)
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs
- Ladle
- Serving platter
Ingredients
For the Pork Roast
- 3–4 lbs. pork shoulder or pork butt
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 large onion sliced
- 3–4 garlic cloves smashed
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For Serving
- Fresh thyme or parsley
- Mashed potatoes rice, or roasted vegetables
Instructions
- Pat the pork dry and season it with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and paprika.
- Place sliced onions and garlic at the bottom of the crockpot to form a flavor base.
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, and nutmeg.
- Set the pork on top of the onions so the flavors can rise as it cooks.
- Pour the apple cider mixture evenly over the pork.
- Cook on HIGH for 4–5 hours until the meat is fork-tender. Use tongs to test the pork, it should fall apart easily.
- Ladle some cooking liquid into a small pot and simmer for 5–7 minutes to thicken.
- Pour the warm cider sauce over the pork for extra flavor.
