Crock Pot Pork with Winter Fruits

Transform your cold-weather dinner routine with this savory and sweet Crock Pot Pork with Winter Fruits. Tender, slow-cooked boneless pork shoulder is infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon, allspice, and rosemary, paired beautifully with the natural sweetness of dried apricots and cranberries. A touch of honey and balsamic vinegar enhances the fruity sauce, while searing the pork before slow cooking locks in rich, caramelized flavor. This hearty dish is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time before your slow cooker takes over. Perfect for cozy family dinners or holiday gatherings, serve this succulent pork over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread for a comforting meal that everyone will love. Keywords: slow cooker pork recipe, winter fruit pork, crock pot dinner ideas, cozy comfort food recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 fresh rosemary sprigs

Directions

Step 1

Season the pork shoulder with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until it is golden brown (about 10 minutes total). Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Step 4

Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, then pour the mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.

Step 5

Add the dried apricots, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, balsamic vinegar, honey, and rosemary sprigs to the slow cooker.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 7

Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding it with two forks.

Step 8

Skim any excess fat from the cooking liquid, and then serve the shredded pork with the fruit sauce over the top. Optionally, garnish with additional rosemary.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1961.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4563.2

Total Fat 300.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1088.6mg	0%
Sodium 6293.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 185.2g
Protein 252.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 268.0mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 5128.5mg	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: 58.8%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 19.3%