Apple Cider Pulled Pork
Who else loves a crockpot meal? I love to ‘set it and forget it’ while working or running errands and come home to a cooked meal. This apple cider pulled pork is so tasty and versatile. You can pair it with your favorite sides or even add it to tacos!
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INGREDIENTS
3 pounds boneless pasture-raised pork butt roast, cut into 3–4 large pieces
¼ tsp salt
1 tablespoon of avocado oil
1.5 cups unsweetened apple cider
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
BBQ sauce of your choice for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
Add the avocado oil to a frying pan. Once the oil is hot, add the prepared pork and sliced red onions to the pan. Season the pork with salt and cook 3-4 minutes per side, until browned.
Transfer the cooked pork and red onions to a crockpot.
Add the apple cider, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, & dijon mustard to a bowl, whisking to combine.
Pour the apple cider mixture into the crockpot with the pork, and cook on high for 6 hours, or until fork tender.
Once the pork is tender, remove it from the crockpot and shred!
Top with your favorite BBQ sauce and serve alongside your favorite fall sides!
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Recipe by
Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN
Rachel is a registered dietitian with years of clinical experience and Lead Practitioner of The Funk’tional Nutritionist. As an IFM Certified Practitioner and a graduate of Erin’s Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, Rachel is well aligned with our philosophy. If you get the opportunity to work with Rachel, you will see why we are honored to have her on the team!
