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Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pork Roast

This dish features pork roast cooked slowly with apple cider, sliced apples, and warming spices until tender, resulting in a succulent, fall-flavored meal. The pork develops a melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the sauce becomes rich and slightly tangy with aromas of cinnamon and cider. It presents as a juicy, well-browned roast with tender fruit and a flavorful gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds pork roast (e.g., pork shoulder or loin) preferably bone-in
  • 2 cups apple cider unsweetened preferred
  • 3 large apples peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon ground
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons oil for searing

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Start by patting the pork roast dry with paper towels, then season it generously all over with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a warm, spicy flavor.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Once shimmering, place the pork in the skillet and sear each side until deep golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. This step locks in juices and adds flavor.
  3. While the pork is searing, peel and slice the apples into thick wedges, setting aside a few for garnishing if desired.
  4. Transfer the browned pork to your slow cooker. Surround it with the apple slices and pour the apple cider over everything. The cider will infuse the pork with sweetness and tang as it cooks.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, until the pork is fall-apart tender and easily slices or shreds. The aroma of cider, cinnamon, and slow-cooked pork will fill your kitchen.
  6. Once cooked, carefully remove the pork and apples from the slow cooker, placing the meat on a large platter to rest for a few minutes.
  7. Pour the remaining cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and deepen in flavor. If desired, thicken with a slurry of cornstarch mixed with a little water, stirring until glossy and thickened.
  8. Slice or shred the pork, then spoon the cider reduction generously over the top. Serve the pork with the cooked apples and a drizzle of the flavorful sauce for a cozy, fall-inspired meal.
  9. Enjoy your tender, aromatic pork roast with apples, perfect as a hearty main course to celebrate the flavors of autumn.