Slow Cooker Pulled Pork With Apple Cider Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork With Apple Cider
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the pork:; 3 1/2 lb. pork shoulder or butt; 1 yellow onion, sliced; 1 C apple cider; 1/4 C apple cider vinegar; 1/4 C brown sugar; 2 t cinnamon; salt and pepper; 1 bay leaf; For the slaw:; 2 C green (and red, if you have it) cabbage, finely shredded; 2 T finely minced red or white obion; 1/2 C shredded carrot; 1/4 C red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, shredded; 1 T vinegar; 2 T mayonnaise; salt, pepper and celery salt to taste

Servings: persons

For the pork:
3 1/2 lb. pork shoulder or butt
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 C apple cider
1/4 C apple cider vinegar
1/4 C brown sugar
2 t cinnamon
salt and pepper
1 bay leaf
For the slaw:
2 C green (and red, if you have it) cabbage, finely shredded
2 T finely minced red or white obion
1/2 C shredded carrot
1/4 C red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, shredded
1 T vinegar
2 T mayonnaise
salt, pepper and celery salt to taste

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For the pork:
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Place half the onion slices in the slow cooker. Put pork on top, then put remaining onion slices on top of pork. Combine the rest of the pork ingredients, pour over the pork and onions. Put lid on, turn to low, and cook 6-8 hours, or until very tender. Take pork out of pot, place on cutting board and shred with two forks. Put back in pot to coat with juices and hold until serving.
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For the slaw:
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Combine all ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to a day.
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To serve:
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Toast cut side of buns. Place some pork on top of bottom half, spoon some coleslaw on top of pork, and put top half of bun on. Serve warm.

1547

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the pork:, 3 1/2 lb. pork shoulder or butt, 1 yellow onion, sliced, 1 C apple cider, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Pulled Pork With Apple Cider falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork With Apple Cider

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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