Slow Cooker Maple-Glazed Pork Shoulder with Apple Slices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

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Tender pork shoulder braised with maple syrup and apple slices until fall-apart tender, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder butt, maple syrup, apple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 345 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: 480 min Serves 6 American cuisine 345 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2.5 lbs pork shoulder butt
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 medium, thinly sliced apple
1 medium, chopped yellow onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp all-purpose flour

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Instructions

Step 1: Place pork shoulder, chopped onion, and minced garlic in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Step 2: Whisk together maple syrup, chicken broth, and Dijon mustard in a bowl, then pour over the pork.
Step 3: Top with sliced apples, cover, and cook on LOW for 8 hours until pork is fork-tender.
Step 4: Remove pork and apples to a plate, then skim excess fat from the cooking liquid.
Step 5: Stir flour into the liquid and cook uncovered on HIGH for 15 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
Step 6: Return pork to the pot, coat with sauce, and serve with remaining apples.