Apple Cider Pulled Pork with Caramelized Onion and Apples

Apple Cider Pulled Pork with Caramelized Onion and Apples

Tender, slow-cooked pulled pork perfectly pairs with sweet and tangy caramelized apples and onion — a perfect fall sandwich.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Yield:
6 sandwiches
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 3 (12 fluid ounce) bottles hard apple cider
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, divided
  • 1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 large onion, cut into strips
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 6 hard rolls, split

Directions

Step 1
Combine hard apple cider and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a slow cooker; mix until dissolved. Add pork tenderloin.

Step 2
Cook on Low for 6 hours until very tender. Shred pork with a fork.

Step 3
About 20 minutes before pork is finished, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion in butter until well browned, about 10 minutes.

Step 4
Combine remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and onion powder in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir apples and brown sugar mixture into onion in the skillet. Cover and cook until apples are tender and sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.

Step 5
Spoon shredded pork and apple-onion sauce over rolls to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

653
Calories
23g
Fat
67g
Carbs
32g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 653
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 29%
Saturated Fat12g 60%
Cholesterol125mg 42%
Sodium408mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate67g 25%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars44g
Protein32g
Vitamin C6mg 32%
Calcium79mg 6%
Iron3mg 17%
Potassium601mg 13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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