Crock Pot Pork Apple and Cranberry Stew

Warm up your home with the rustic, comforting flavors of this Crock Pot Pork Apple and Cranberry Stew. Tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder combines perfectly with the natural sweetness of apples, the tanginess of dried cranberries, and fragrant notes of cinnamon, thyme, and rosemary. This hearty dish is a breeze to prepare—thanks to the convenience of a slow cooker—and delivers a rich, flavorful broth thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry. Packed with wholesome ingredients like carrots, onions, and garlic, this stew is perfect for chilly evenings or holiday gatherings. Serve it steaming hot with crusty bread or over creamy mashed potatoes for a meal that’s both nourishing and unforgettable.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork shoulder, cubed
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 2 large Apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 3 medium Carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon Rosemary, dried
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Season the cubed pork shoulder with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork cubes on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the seared pork to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the chicken broth, dried cranberries, chopped apples, sliced carrots, thyme, rosemary, and cinnamon to the crock pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is tender and the flavors are well developed.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, stir the slurry into the stew to thicken the sauce.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2369.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3458.9

Total Fat 211.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 635.0mg	0%
Sodium 4181.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 224.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.4g	0%
Total Sugars 157.1g
Protein 174.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 289.7mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 4172.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 25.6%