Apple Cider Pork Roast

Name: Apple Cider Pork Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pound pork loin roast; 2 cups apple cider; 2 large apples, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil

This tender pork roast is slow cooked with fresh apples and apple cider for a perfect cozy meal.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 9, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

7 hours

Total

7 hours 15 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about coming home to the smell of a slow cooked roast. I love making this apple cider pork during the cooler months because it brings such a warm, comforting feeling to the kitchen table. The sweetness of the apples pairs perfectly with the savory pork.

This recipe is incredibly forgiving and simple to put together. Just place your ingredients in the slow cooker and let the magic happen while you go about your day. It is the ideal dinner for busy weekdays when you want a home cooked meal without the stress.

🧺 Ingredients

3 pound pork loin roast
2 cups apple cider
2 large apples, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Season the pork roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and sear the pork until it is golden brown on all sides.
3
Place the sliced onions and half of the apple slices at the bottom of your slow cooker.
4
Place the seared pork roast on top of the apple and onion bed.
5
Arrange the remaining apple slices around the pork.
6
Whisk together the apple cider, minced garlic, and dried thyme in a small bowl, then pour this mixture over the pork.
7
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the pork is fork tender and juicy.
8
Remove the pork from the slow cooker, let it rest for ten minutes, then slice and serve with the cooked apples and juices from the pot.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. This roast tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had more time to meld. You can serve this with a side of creamy mashed potatoes or roasted green beans to soak up the delicious apple cider gravy.

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