Calling all bacon lovers! This recipe is for you. You'll be slow cookin' up a storm when you make our Pork with Apples and Bacon tonight. This hot and hearty dish has the right amount of sweetness with a touch of saltiness that we know you're gonna love!
What You'll Need
4 slices bacon
1 (3-pound) pork butt or pork shoulder
2 sweet onions, sliced
2 apples, cored and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
What to Do
In a large skillet over meduim heat, cook bacon until crisp; remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside. Add pork to hot drippings and cook about 7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
Coat a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine crumbled bacon, onions, apples, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in slow cooker; place pork on top of mixture. Pour broth and vinegar over pork.
Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or until pork is tender.
