Apples & Pork
Apple is at the core of this great-tasting pork recipe. A medley of mouthwatering flavors, it's hard to go wrong with this crockpot pork dish that has so much appeal. Did we mention the slow-cooker does the work for you? Stick a pork in it -- you're done!
Ingredients
- 64 ounce(s) boneless pork or boneless pork chops
- 3 cup(s) applesauce
- 6 teaspoon(s) apple pie spice (mixture of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg)
- 6 small red potatoes, whole
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
- 2 cup(s) white pearl onions, peeled and left whole
- 2 firm tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thin
Instructions
- Remove any visible fat from pork; cut in large chunks.
- Combine applesauce and spice in a large crock-pot.
- Add meat.
- Cover tightly and cook on medium heat 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to a simmer; cook at least 4 hours and as long as 10 hours.
- One hour before serving, add potatoes, carrots, and onions.
- Fifteen minutes before serving, add apple slices.
- To serve, remove meat, vegetables, and apples to a large platter and pour 1 cup of sauce over all.
- Serve remaining sauce on the side.
- Ready in 4 or 10 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 4498.1kcalCarbohydrates: 515.66gProtein: 330.12gFat: 121.19gSaturated Fat: 37.62gCholesterol: 1140mgSodium: 17252.97mgFiber: 31.18gSugar: 248.79g
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