Slow-Cooked Maple-Glazed Pulled Pork with Apple and Onion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Tender pork shoulder braised in a sweet-spicy maple and apple cider sauce, perfect for sandwiches or bowls. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, apple cider vinegar, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork shoulder
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced Honeycrisp apple
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1.5 lbs pork shoulder in slow cooker, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth.
3. Step 3: Pour mixture over pork, then top with 1 sliced yellow onion and 1 diced Honeycrisp apple.
4. Step 4: Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5 hours until pork pulls apart easily with a fork.
5. Step 5: Remove pork, shred with two forks, and return to sauce. Stir to coat all pieces, then let sit 10 minutes before serving.