Pork with Apples and Bacon

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 6 Hr 10 Min

Calling all bacon lovers! This recipe is for you. You'll be slow cookin' up a storm when you make our Pork with Apples and Bacon tonight. This hot and hearty dish has the right amount of sweetness with a touch of saltiness that we know you're gonna love!

What You'll Need

4 slices bacon
1 (3-pound) pork butt or pork shoulder
2 sweet onions, sliced
2 apples, cored and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

What to Do

In a large skillet over meduim heat, cook bacon until crisp; remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside. Add pork to hot drippings and cook about 7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
Coat a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine crumbled bacon, onions, apples, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in slow cooker; place pork on top of mixture. Pour broth and vinegar over pork.
Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or until pork is tender.

Check This Out!

Our Cranberry Pork Roast is another great recipe for your slow cooker!
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STELLA

Oct 01, 2020

I thought this was going to be really good, but not. There was no bacon flavor and the apples pretty much disappeared from 7 hrs. of cooking. Basically it was onions in broth with pork roast. I'll stick to my normal rub and slow cook it.

kgholland 2799581

Jan 01, 2019

Excellent...family loved it...served with spaetzel that I browned in butter after boiling!

Jackie 123

Nov 16, 2017

This turned out to be the best pork roast I have ever eaten... Maybe it was the roast itself but it actually melted in your mouth. I use and old fashioned Empire Apple. I removed the roast and added cornstarch to the pot liquid. It made a really tasty gravy. This will be a 'go to' recipe for my household.

jthelander1231

Dec 23, 2015

Never thought I'd see a combination of apples and bacon. I could get on board with that!

ebuck75

Jul 27, 2015

Gave this one a shot, wasn't a favorite... I am going to try again with a different type of apple and a little less chicken broth (I used the whole can instead of measuring and there was way too much excess liquid)... will adjust my rating then.

ebuck75

Jul 27, 2015

any suggestions on a good apple to use would be appreciated

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 28, 2015

Hi there! - We're sorry to hear you had some trouble with your recipe. We definitely recommend trying again with just the 1/2 cup of chicken broth, as listed in the recipe, as this is just the right amount of liquid needed. For the apples, we used gala apples when we made this dish in the Test Kitchen. - Enjoy!

ebuck75

Jul 28, 2015

thank you for your quick reply )

pinktink040608 372 5852

Nov 05, 2014

So good even my picky kids loved it!

normbrode1936 8498 583

Aug 07, 2014

I'm using pork shoulder because it has much more flavor than any cut of pork. Making it for the weekend.

paula5106 1106728

Oct 29, 2013

not tried yet

grannyblu

Oct 24, 2013

Really delicious used a juice box of apple juice 2 chicken bouillon. cubes 1/2 cup of water 1 t. of caraway seeds did not use the vinegar or chicken broth but may try the vinegar next time Salted & peppered the pork before browning in bacon grease A real keeper old world style

tinysnickers 27127 99

Oct 23, 2013

I NEVER HAVE ROASTED RICE. I USE A RICE COOKER. BUT, I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO BROWNING SOME TO SEE IF I LIKE IT. (I BET I WILL) IT PROVES THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAYTO "SKIN A CAT", AND I LIKE TO IMPROVISE ON SOME RECIPES, AND BE A LITTLE INVENTUROUS, BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY, MANY WAYS TO CHANGE OR ADD TO A RECIPE, AND "HEY!!" YOU MIGHT FIND A BETTER WAY TO DO THINGS THAN WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN DOING. THANKS Y'ALL FOR THE SUGGESTIONS! I'M GOING TO TRY THIS RECIPE THIS WEEK!

augustmoon67

Oct 27, 2013

I'm sorry but your comment has nothing to do with this recipe!

tinysnickers 27127 99

Nov 08, 2013

LOL......I HAVE NO IDEA HOW THAT COMENT GOT ON WITH THIS RECIPE. BECAUSE IT OBVIOUSLY HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS RECIPE. YOU ARE CORRECT,...THERE WAS NOTHING SUGGESTING THE USE OF ROASTED RICE. GOOD GRIEF, WHAT A MIX UP. BUT, IT GAVE ME A GOOD LAUGH ANYWAY, REGARDLESS OF HOW IT HAPPENED TO GET ON THIS SITE FOR THIS PARTICULAR RECIPE. HAHA SORRY,....HOPE YOU WERE AMUSED.

jennyg2

Oct 18, 2013

It tasted fine, but not great. The meat was pretty bland and the vinegar is really all we tasted as a contrast. I won't be making it again.

NoNoNannette

Oct 05, 2012

I think I would use a Pork Loins, Not a Pork Tenderloin that is a tender cut of meat and plus can be pricey

fredhomer 9960735

Nov 15, 2015

Pork tenderloin is not a Butt either

Grandma Karen

Oct 23, 2011

My family absolutely devoured this! Even the picky eaters couldn't get enough. Thanks, Mr. Food!

cookin kate

Oct 08, 2011

Made this receipe and the only thing I would change is to salt and pepper the roast. Otherwise it was very good. The meat was so tender and the sweet & sour of the vinegar and apples gave it a great flavor.