Cinnamon-Braised Pork Shoulder with Sweet Potatoes

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A tender slow cooker dish featuring fall-off-the-bone pork shoulder braised with sweet potatoes and warm cinnamon, perfect for a cozy family dinner. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs Pork shoulder, Sweet potatoes, Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 360 min Serves 6 American cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 3 lbs trimmed pork shoulder, 2 lbs peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, 1 chopped large onion, 2 sliced medium carrots, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in the slow cooker.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1 cup apple cider and 1 cup chicken broth over ingredients, stirring to combine.
  3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until pork is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
  4. Step 4: Remove pork and cinnamon sticks. Shred pork with two forks and return to slow cooker. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken sauce, stirring occasionally.

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