Slow Cooker Maple-Glazed Pork Shoulder with Carrots and Potatoes

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

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A tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with a sweet maple glaze, served alongside roasted carrots and potatoes for a comforting weeknight dinner. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
4 cloves, minced garlic
1 medium, chopped onion
1 lb, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
1.5 lbs, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 3 lbs pork shoulder dry with paper towels and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper; place in slow cooker with 1 medium chopped onion.
Step 2: Whisk 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 4 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl, then pour over the pork shoulder to coat.
Step 3: Arrange 1 lb peeled and chopped carrots and 1.5 lbs peeled and chopped potatoes around the pork, drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 4: Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours until pork is fork-tender.
Step 5: Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes; slice and serve with vegetables.