Crockpot Pork Stew with Cider

Crockpot Pork Stew with Cider

* Diana Rattray
southernfood.about.com

Slow cooker pork stew recipe made with apple cider and apple and carrots, potatoes, and onions.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless trimmed pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 4 medium potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/4 cup flour

Preparation:

Combine 3 tablespoons flour, salt, thyme and pepper; toss with meat. Put carrots, potatoes, onion and apple in slow cooker. Top with the pork cubes. Combine apple cider and vinegar; pour over meat. Cover and cook on LOW for 9 to 11 hours. Turn slow cooker to HIGH. Blend 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 cup cold water, stirring until smooth. Stir into hot liquid in slow cooker. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer, or until thickened. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serves 8.