Apple Cider Pulled Pork with Apple Slaw
Slow cooked for hours, this pulled pork sandwich is one that will have everyone bringing their plate back for seconds. A pork loin is cooked in a mixture of apple cider and spices until tender enough to pull apart. A homemade apple slaw is made to top off the sandwich and give it that extra tang. This apple cider pulled pork with apple slaw is a family favorite that can also be made in a low carb version by using a bowl instead of a bun.
Cook Time: 3 Hours
Yield: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Medium
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs boneless pork loin or shoulder
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ Cup apple cider
- 1/8 Cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ onion, sliced into thin rings
For the Slaw:
- 1 small head cabbage or ½ large head
- 1 large or 2 small apples, peeled cored and julienne sliced
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
DIRECTIONS
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F
- In a small bowl mix the chili powder through smoked paprika and rub the mixture over the meat
- In a cast iron casserole, heat a ½ tablespoon olive oil over medium to high heat, once hot add the meat and brown on all sides
- Reduce heat, and add onion slices cook until they become translucent
- Place the meat on top of the onions, reduce heat and add the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and water
- Cover and place in oven and cook for 2 - 3 hours
- While pork is cooking, place the shredded cabbage, apples and scallions into a bowl
- In a separate bowl, wisk together olive oil, vinegar and mustard and pour over cabbage
- Store in the refrigerator until the pork is ready to eat
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