Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apples & Onions

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lb pork shoulder (or pork butt)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 red onions, sliced
• 3–4 apples, sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup apple cider (or apple juice)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme)
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt & black pepper to taste

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Instructions:

1. Sear the pork (optional but adds flavor):
   Heat olive oil in a skillet, season pork with salt and pepper, and sear on all sides until browned.
2. Layer in slow cooker:
   Place sliced onions and apples at the bottom. Add garlic. Place pork roast on top.
3. Make the sauce:
   Mix apple cider, broth, Dijon mustard, vinegar, thyme, and rosemary. Pour over pork.
4. Cook:
   • On Low: 7–8 hours
   • On High: 4–5 hours
     Cook until pork is tender and pulls apart easily.
5. Shred & serve:
   Shred pork into the sauce with onions and apples. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.

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