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Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork on a bun topped with apple cabbage slaw on a white plate.
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Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork is tender, flavorful, and a little sweet, topped with a crunchy apple slaw. Everything goes into the crock pot at once, making it an easy fall dinner the whole family will eat.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 459kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

Apple Cider Pulled Pork

  • 4 lbs pork shoulder
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

Apple Cabbage Slaw

  • 1 package coleslaw
  • 1 apple chopped
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 buns for serving

Instructions

  • Add everything for the pork to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 8 to 9 hours, until the pork is shreddable.
  • Shred the pork.
  • For the slaw, combine the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
  • In a bowl combine the slaw dressing with the coleslaw mix, green onions, and chopped apples.
  • Serve the pork on buns. Spoon more of the juices from the slow cooker on top of the pork and then top with the slaw.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Cook on Low - The longer, slower cook gives the most tender result.
Storage - store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze this pork for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1351mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 10mg