Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork: Effortless Deliciousness!
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A delicious and effortless slow cooker recipe for apple cider pulled pork that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Rub the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Place the seasoned pork on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Pour the apple cider over the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
- Serve warm on buns or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the pork in the apple cider overnight before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish pairs well with coleslaw and pickles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg