Slow Cooker Apple-Rosemary Pork Belly

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Fall-apart tender pork belly slow-cooked with sweet apples and aromatic rosemary, requiring minimal effort for a comforting meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 370 minutes, pairs pork belly, apples, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 10 min Cook: 360 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1.5 lbs cubed pork belly, 2 peeled and diced apples, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a slow cooker.
  2. Step 2: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary over the top and add 2 tbsp water.
  3. Step 3: Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until pork is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.

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