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Pork with Apples

Photo Credit
Becky Luigart-Stayner
Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
Yield
6 to 8 servings
Category
Meat
Course
Main Dish
Preparation Method
Simmer
Sources
The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden-Fresh Cookbook

Picture this: a comforting kitchen aroma, the sizzle of pork mingling with the sweetness of apples and the hearty goodness of potatoes. That’s the magic of the classic pork with apples dish! And guess what? You can enjoy this delightful combo effortlessly in a slow cooker. Just follow the pork cooking instructions, and voila, a cozy, flavorful meal awaits!

Ingredients
3 to 4 pounds lean pork (boneless is preferred, but boned chops can be used)
6 cups applesauce
2 tablespoons apple pie spice
6 red-skin potatoes, halved
4 carrots, peeled and coarsely cut
2 cups white pearl onions, peeled
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 firm tart apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Cut pork into large chunks. Put pork, applesauce, and apple pie spice into a large pot. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for 4 hours.

  2. One to 1-1/2 hours before cooking finishes, add potatoes, carrots, and onions and stir. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Fifteen minutes before cooking finishes, add apples and stir. Remove pork, vegetables, and apples to a large platter and pour 1 cup of sauce over it all. Serve any remaining sauce on the side.

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Comments

<span>Nicole</span> Mon, 11/01/2021 - 00:11
Can this be canned?
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Mon, 11/01/2021 - 14:31

Hi, Nicole. No, we would not recommend canning this recipe.

 <span>Alex K</span> Thu, 09/23/2021 - 14:22
Re comment left that questioned this recipe .... Assuming the "liquid" is the result of the applesauce and apples? I am curious, the picture looks great. Prior recipes I have tried were wonderful.
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Mon, 09/27/2021 - 09:54

Hi, Alex. The sauce that you serve with it is indeed the result of the applesauce and juices that cumulate while cooking. If you like cinnamon, apples, and pork we think you will enjoy this dish.

 <span>Joan Mcgillem</span> Tue, 09/10/2019 - 16:47
It was terrible, I wasted my money. My family tasted it and pushed it away. It diffently doesn't look like the picture. Where do the juices come from? I love trying new recipes and most of them are tasty but this is a loser.
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Fri, 09/13/2019 - 15:52

Hi, Joan. Thank you for sharing your feedback, even though it is unfavorable. We have made and tasted this recipe and have enjoyed it. If you are looking for another fall recipe to try may we suggest Apple Squash Soup or Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese.