Comments on: Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apples

By: jk

jk — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 03:19:20 +0000

In reply to Laurie. Many times a pork recipe comes out dry because pork nowadays is bread very very lean. Back in the '60s and 70s it wasn't and pork was always juicy. It's the fact in me that gives it the juiciness. It could just be the cut of your pork. And of course as you stated, it could be the Crock-Pot. I really do love my instapot, but I do have to say for dishes like this where you want the meat and the apples to really meld, slow cooking is the way to go. I've done it both ways and you get more depth of taste with the slow cooking. Fast is great, but not always best LOL

By: jk

jk — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 03:15:14 +0000

I would suggest using Jonathan apples as they are tart but not sour the way Granny Smith are. If you have trouble finding them, as I do up here in the northern United States, I would suggest Fuji which are also tart. Both Jonathan and Fuji are fantastic just sliced up and eaten with some cheese. Any cheese LOL

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:47:09 +0000

In reply to abbie. I am so happy I can help you make recipes suitable for your daughter!

By: abbie

abbie — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:57:47 +0000

In reply to Kristen Chidsey. My daughter has several food allergies. This is a great make and freeze recipe for her. Thank you.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:08:27 +0000

In reply to Jill S.. So glad this will become a regular at your house Jill! Thanks for sharing!

By: Jill S.

Jill S. — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 02:08:50 +0000

I made this for this evening. It smelled incredible all afternoon and was a huge hit! Thank you for this simple and delicious recipe. It will go on regular rotation.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 11:37:55 +0000

In reply to Heather. So glad you enjoyed Heather and I love to hear you are planning on making again! This is a favorite at this house as well!

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 11:16:10 +0000

Delicious. We browned the meat first, then sauteed onions in the pan, deglazed with apple cider and poured it over the roast in crockpot. Used two sliced apples, just placed them around meat- did not cut the slits. On high for 2 hours, then low until dinner time. Came out great: tender and flavorful. The aroma was distracting all day. Definitely a keeper.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:52:13 +0000

In reply to Laurie. Hi Laurie. I have never had this recipe turn out dry, so I do wonder if it is your model. To cook this in your instant pot, I would cut the pork into 2-inch cubes and cook for 20 minutes on high pressure. I am sorry this was not a success for you!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 22:50:13 +0000

I don’t know what I did wrong, but this was the driest pork loin I ever made.

Did exactly per recipe, 3 pound loin roast, on low setting for 8 hours. Juice had a nice flavor, but texture was dry. My crock pot is an older model, perhaps the low setting is hotter than newer models? Seemed to be overcooked.

I’ll try to salvage by shredding and using as pork barbecue. From now on, though, it’s instant pot pork for me!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:27:50 +0000

In reply to Beth Johns. Apple juice can be substituted 😊 I will make that more clear.

By: Beth Johns

Beth Johns — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:55:02 +0000

Sorry, but this sentence is confusing to me: "Apple cider can be substituted for the cider with great results." Can you please clarify?

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:52:18 +0000

Oh Beverley, YES--I have been in a hurry many times. I am so sorry for your loss of time and ingredients though. Hope the do-over makes the effort worth it.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:02:18 +0000

Hi Amy! Great catch, it was supposed to be 4 hours on high for a pork tenderloin. Now this still cooks the pork tenderloin to 165 degrees and it will be falling apart tender, but not at all dried out.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:36:52 +0000

In reply to mary lou sculti. Yes, that will work for the same about of time as well.

By: mary lou sculti

mary lou sculti — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:03:26 +0000

Can i do this in the oven in a covered heavy pot on low around 225-250

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 11:58:30 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Exactly--this is pork roast is perfect year round.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 11:57:51 +0000

In reply to Shannah A Coe. This is exactly what we do as well! And this is ALWAYS a family favorite.

By: Shannah A Coe

Shannah A Coe — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 01:23:44 +0000

We use the slow cooker all the time during the summer months so the kitchen stays cool and we can still have a home cooked meal. I just added this to our to menu because it looks so good.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 23:53:07 +0000

Look at that fork-tender pork! Perfect for summer and not heating up the whole kitchen.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 01:48:46 +0000

Nothing beats a good slow cooked pork recipe 🙂 Thanks for hosting Christine!