Go Back
Pork with Apples and Onions

Pork with Apples & Onions

This pork is so hearty and satisfying. The apples and onions really make it feel special for a weeknight dinner, and a little prep work earlier in the week or subbing pork chops will make it super fast.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 3 lb pork shoulder/ boneless picnic roast *see tip in instructions
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 5 granny smith apples cored and cut into 1 inch wedges
  • 1-2 onions sliced thinly
  • ½ to 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp of Apple Cide Vinegar or Balsamic Vinegar your choice

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. In your instant pot, add about ½ cup water to bottom and the pork shoulder, seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pressure cook on high for 3 hours, until tender enough to shred. *This can be done ahead of time and stored until ready to cook meal.* Shred pork.
    2. For a faster version of this recipe, you can grill pork chops in place of the pork shoulder
    Once pork is shredded, an optional next step is to place it on a baking sheet/baking dish and put under broiler for a few minutes, until edges of meat caramelize. This adds a little depth of flavor to the pork.
  2. For the apples and onions, melt butter over med high heat in a skillet. Add in onions and cook until they begin to turn translucent. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ½ cup water. Bring to a simmer and simmer until apples are just tender. Stir in vinegar and remove from heat. Serve alongside or over the shredded pork. Optional recommended side dish: mac & cheese.

Notes

If you don't have an Instant Pot, the pork can be cooked for 4-6 hours in a slow cooker, until it's tender enough to shred.