Cider Pork Stew
A slow cooker makes the pork and vegetables extra tender in this main dish stew recipe. Apples and apple cider tenderize and add sweetness.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast
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3 medium cubed potatoes (about 2-1/2 cups))
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3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1-1/2 cups)
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2 medium onions, sliced
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1 cup coarsely chopped apple (1 medium)
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery (1 stalk)
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3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
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2 cups apple juice or apple cider
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon caraway seeds
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Celery leaves (optional)
Directions
1.
Cut meat into 1-inch cubes. In a 3-1/2- to 5-1/2quart slow cooker, combine meat, potatoes, carrots, onions, apple, celery, and tapioca. Stir in apple juice, salt, caraway seeds, and pepper.
2.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or high-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours. If desired, garnish individual servings with celery leaves. Makes: 8 servings
Nutrition information
Calories 272, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 405 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Total Sugar 12 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 22%, Calcium 4%, Iron 14%. Exchanges: Vegetable .5, Fruit .5, Starch 1, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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