Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Butter Pork Roast

Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Butter Pork Roast

There’s something incredibly comforting about a slow-cooked pork roast paired with sweet, warmly spiced apples. This Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Butter Pork Roast turns a few simple ingredients into a tender, flavorful dinner with almost no effort.

The pork slowly cooks in a rich combination of spiced apple butter, onion seasoning, and fresh apple cider. After several hours, the meat becomes so tender that it practically falls off the bone, while the cooking juices transform into a sticky-sweet and savory gravy that is perfect spooned over mashed potatoes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe is ideal for busy days when you want a hearty homemade meal waiting for you at dinnertime. There’s no complicated preparation, no need for multiple pans, and no long list of ingredients.

The combination of pork and apples is especially delicious because the natural richness of the pork balances the sweet and spiced apple butter. The onion soup mix adds savory depth, while apple cider brings extra apple flavor and moisture to the slow cooker.

Ingredients

• 3–4 lbs bone-in pork shoulder roast or pork butt
• 1 jar (16 oz) spiced apple butter
• 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
• 1/2 cup fresh apple cider or apple juice

How to Make Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Butter Pork Roast