Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Apple Onion Pork: Sweet, Savory, and Fall-Apart Tender

Ingredients

• 2–3 lbs pork shoulder (or pork butt / pork loin)
• 2–3 apples (Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp), sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 cup apple juice (or apple cider)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Layer the base
   Place the sliced apples and onions evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. Add the pork
   Set the pork on top of the apple-onion layer.
3. Pour liquid
   Add the apple juice over the pork.
4. Cook
   • LOW: 7–8 hours
   • HIGH: 4–5 hours
     The pork is ready when it’s very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
5. Shred and combine
   Remove the pork, shred it, then return it to the slow cooker to soak up the juices—or serve as-is over the apples and onions.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Over mashed potatoes or rice
• In sandwiches or wraps
• With roasted vegetables
• On toasted bread to soak up the juices

💡 Tips for Best Results

• Best cut: Pork shoulder/butt = juicier and more tender
• Leaner option: Pork loin works but won’t shred as easily
• Flavor boost (optional): Add a pinch of salt, pepper, or cinnamon
• Thicker sauce: Pour juices into a pan and simmer until reduced