Honey-Glazed Pork & Apple Stew

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Fall-off-the-bone pork shoulder with tender apples and carrots, finished with a sweet-tart glaze that kids beg for seconds of. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 515 minutes pairs cubed pork shoulder, medium, peeled and diced apples, medium, sliced carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

★ 3.3 (8 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 495 min Serves 6 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs cubed pork shoulder in the slow cooker, then add 2 medium peeled and diced apples, 3 medium sliced carrots, and 1 cup diced onions. Stir to combine.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1 cup apple cider, 3 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard over the top, then mix well. Add 1.5 cups chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
  3. Step 3: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until pork is extremely tender. Stir in 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and cook uncovered for 15 minutes on HIGH until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Glazed Pork & Apple Stew take to make?

Total time is about 515 minutes (20 min prep + 495 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Pork & Apple Stew?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep cubed pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Pork & Apple Stew?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey-Glazed Pork & Apple Stew for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Honey-Glazed Pork & Apple Stew?

American slow cooker like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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