Description
Apple Cider Pulled Pork is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of tender pork shoulder with a sweet and tangy apple cider sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, this recipe fills your home with mouthwatering aromas, making it ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings. Serve it on sandwiches, tacos, or over rice for an unforgettable culinary experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup pure apple cider
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: slice onions, mince garlic, and measure spices.
- Sear the pork shoulder in a hot skillet until golden brown on all sides.
- Add sliced onions and minced garlic to the pan, sautéing until softened.
- In a bowl, mix apple cider, brown sugar, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and paprika.
- Pour the sauce over the pork in a slow cooker; cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the pork using two forks right in its juices and serve with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg