Slow Cooker Herb-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Apples

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with aromatic herbs and sweet apples for a comforting weeknight meal. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 273 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

• 3 lb pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp dried rosemary
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 4 medium, peeled and sliced apples
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear pork shoulder for 3 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dried rosemary, 1 tbsp dried thyme, and 4 sliced apples to slow cooker.
4. Step 4: Pour 1 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar over ingredients, stirring to combine.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until pork is fork-tender.