Crockpot Apple Cider Pork Bowls

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6–8 hours (slow cooker)

Total Time: ~8 hours

Servings: 6

Calories: ~430 per bowl (with rice)

Ingredients

For the Pork

• 2–2.5 lbs pork shoulder or pork loin

• 1 cup apple cider (NOT vinegar)

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 2 apples, sliced (Honeycrisp or Gala work great)

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (to thicken)

For Serving (Bowls)

• Cooked rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes

• Roasted sweet potatoes

• Steamed or roasted broccoli

• Fresh herbs (parsley or sage)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pork

Season pork with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

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2. Load the Crockpot

Add to the slow cooker:

• Apple slices

• Onion slices

• Garlic

Place the seasoned pork on top.

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3. Add the Liquid Mixture

In a bowl, whisk:

• Apple cider

• Chicken broth

• Maple syrup

• Dijon mustard

• Soy sauce

Pour over the pork.

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4. Cook

• LOW: 7–8 hours

• HIGH: 4–5 hours

Pork should be very tender and shred easily.

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5. Shred & Thicken

Remove pork and shred with two forks.

Whisk cornstarch + water and stir into the crockpot liquid.
Cook 10–15 minutes until thickened into a glaze-like sauce.

Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to coat.

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6. Build the Bowls

Layer:

1. Rice, quinoa, or mash

2. Roasted sweet potatoes

3. Apple cider pork

4. Broccoli or greens

5. Drizzle with extra apple cider sauce

Garnish with herbs.