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Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider Pork

This dish features pork cooked slowly in a crockpot with fragrant apple cider, cinnamon, and seasonal spices. The meat becomes tender and juicy, with a caramelized exterior and a flavorful sauce that coats each piece beautifully. The final presentation showcases melt-in-your-mouth pork infused with warm autumn flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder roast trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 cups apple cider preferably unfiltered
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon ground
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Baking Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season the pork shoulder all over with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg, pressing the spices into the meat to ensure they adhere.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then place the pork in the pan.
  3. Sear the pork for about 4-5 minutes per side until it develops a deep golden-brown crust and releases a rich aroma.
  4. Transfer the seared pork to your slow cooker, then pour the apple cider over it, ensuring the liquid covers the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the pork is fall-apart tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
  6. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a serving platter. Meanwhile, pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
  7. Shred the pork into thick chunks using two forks, then drizzle with the reduced cider sauce to coat the meat thoroughly.
  8. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon or fresh thyme if desired, and serve warm with your favorite sides.