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Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pork Roast

This dish features a tender pork roast cooked slowly in a crockpot, infused with aromatic cinnamon and roasted apples. The final result is a juicy, caramelized pork with a flavorful, slightly thickened apple-cider glaze that has a rustic, comforting appearance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder roast preferably bone-in for more flavor
  • 2 cups apple cider preferably unfiltered for extra richness
  • 2 apples large apples sliced thin, preferably tart variety like Granny Smith
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce optional, for deeper flavor if skipping searing

Equipment

  • Crockpot / Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt, pepper, and cinnamon on all sides.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear the pork for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized.
  3. Remove the pork from the skillet and place it into the crockpot. Pour apple cider over the top, then add the sliced apples around the roast.
  4. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours, until the pork is fall-apart tender and infused with the cinnamon and apple aroma.
  5. Once cooked, remove the pork from the crockpot and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for a few minutes.
  6. While the pork rests, pour the cooking liquid and apples into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  7. Simmer until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens into a glossy glaze, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Slice the rested pork into thick, juicy pieces and arrange on a serving platter. Pour the caramelized apple cider glaze over the top.
  9. Garnish with extra cinnamon or fresh herbs if desired, and serve hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can sear the pork the night before and refrigerate overnight before slow cooking. Adjust spice levels to your taste—adding more cinnamon or a splash of apple jelly for sweetness.