Cooking Time:
6-8 HoursServings:
4-6
Ingredients
3-5 apples2-3 lb. pork roast
1 c. apple juice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. brown sugar or Splenda brown sugar blend
This recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apples was quickly added to our regular dinner rotation after a Facebook friend, Dianna S.E. shared it. I serve this over mashed potatoes and have also eaten it over rice or just by itself. It’s always yummy – the apples and juice add a great flavor to the pork roast!
- Cut 3-5 apples into pieces and place in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Place roast on top of the apples.
- Mix together 1 cup of apple juice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 cup brown sugar or Splenda brown sugar blend.
- Pour mixture over roast.
- Cover. Cook on Low for 6-8 hours.
- Shred pork with two forks into apple mixture and serve over mashed potatoes or slice to your preference. Yum!
Happy Crocking!
Provided by Dianna S. E., via Facebook
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What kind of apples do you suggest?
Can u use Apple cider in place of juice
Sure, that would be fine. Happy Crocking!
Which apples would you recommend? Was thinking Granny… And leave peels on?
I use Golden Delicious if I have them available but otherwise any apples you have onhand will work. Thanks & Happy Crocking!
It sounds strange, but cut up an onion into chunks and add it with the apples! It is really delish!
Apples and onions often go together. I have a chutney recipe that uses the 2 together. I think this would be a wonderful addition to this recipe. This is definitely on my “shared” list. 🙂
Does it matter what kind of apples are used?
Don’t have apple juice on hand. Suggestions for a substitution?
Hi Kristi – if you have orange juice or white grape juice that would work too. If won’t be quite as flavorful but will still be moist. Happy Crocking!
Do I need to peel the apples before?
Melanie you don’t have to peel the apples, but if you prefer them peeled you certainly can. Thank you for the question and Happy Crocking!
If we use Splenda brown sugar blend, do we use half the amount?
Hi Jaclyn, Yes 1/4 cup of sugar = 1/8 cup or 6 tsp. of Splenda brown sugar blend. You are correct! 😉
Can you use apple sauce instead of juice?
Meghan please make this recipe you own. Changing things up in a recipe is what cooking is all about. Anxious to hear of your success! Happy Crocking!
This is in my slow cooker right now! Been cooking for 3 hours and the sweet smell is filling the house. I am horrible at cooking pork (so much so the hubs asked me not to make it anymore!), but this recipe looked super easy and yummy! I bought pork tenderloin and used honey crisp apples, peeled. Hopefully it turns out great!!! I’m really interested in what te flavor will be like 🙂 thanks for the recipe!
We used chuck roast instead of pork! It was delicious!
I’m getting a late start is this one of those recipes that is ok to cook on high for shorter time?
I am sure it will be fine Karla… If you can crock about half time, and I would still check it about 30 minutes before you think it might be done. It is hard to say because so many slow cookers cook differently. 🙂
I just started this roast and I am using a 7 qt oval crock pot. The amount of liquid that it says to use in this recipe just covers the bottom and 3/4 of the apples but not the roast. Is this ok or do I need to add more liquid?
Melissa the roast is sealed inside the slow cooker, and will cook in it’s own juices… Just don’t lift the lid! 🙂
ok im making this !! i will let you know how good it comes out!
I made this today and threw some butternut squash and red onion in with the apple. So yummy 🙂
I’m making this right now! It is the first recipe I’m trying from your site, but I’m fairly certain it won’t be the last 🙂 I can’t wait for tonight!
Thank you Maria so much for your post! I’m also fairly certain you will truly enjoy this recipe! Happy Crocking!
made this today…soooo good!! pork fell apart. thank you 🙂
Can you make is with a pork loin? Is it ok if it’s frozen or should I thaw it out first?
Love it when you make a recipe your own. If it is frozen you may want to use a meat thermometer to make sure it is done, as it will likely need to crock longer. 🙂
a serving size is 348 g? That is 12 oz…There is no mention that this makes more than one serving. Clarification please?
Theresa the serving size is on the upper right hand corner of each page. Happy to share that this recipe serves 4-6 depending on the helping!
My husband just cooked pork tenderloin on the grill yesterday. I’d like to try this sometime for something different.
Do you think the tenderloins would do just as well? They come 2 to a pack but the weight is about the same.
Since they are small would I adjust the time? Thanks! Pinning it!!
As long as the weight is about the same, the crocking time should be the same. The key is that for a slow cooker to crock properly, it should be 1/2 to 2/3 full. Happy Crocking!
One thing about this site.. many times the picture doesn’t show the actual recipe. I remember one time it said a certain kind of ribs but it wasn’t that kind. Another time it was something else but similar. This time it says you shred the pork with forks but in the picture it’s just sliced. Your pictures are off a lot.
I made this today and followed the directions, the pork had no flavor and came out really dry tasting. I got center cut boneless pork roast.
Linda every slow cooker crocks differently, and it sounds like yours may be crocking hot. I would suggest that you use a meat thermometer, and the next time you crock a roast, check it early to see if it is done earlier. There is also a test you can do on your slow cooker hope this helps! http://bit.ly/1Hmp8pL
Can I add peeled potatoes and carrots in with it?
Yes Bob you can! Make this recipe your own, and enjoy! Happy Crocking!
The photo of this appears to have a crispy crust – you cannot get that in a crockpot – do you take this out of crockpot and crisp it in the oven
This looks great – will try it soon – I think I would slice seasoned apples into the roast as well to work that flavor into the meat better..good it is apple picking season now up in the Northeast!
I’m going to cook my roast with peeled delicious apples, celery & onion. I cannot use brown sugar because my daughter is diabetic. Can I use Sweet N Low instead with the cinnamon? Also, I’m thinking of searing the meat in a skillet before placing in slow cooker. Might add some potatoes too. Wish me luck!