Sweet and Hot Apple Slow Cooker Pork Recipe

Reviews More Reviews

Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 02, 2009

I cooked this tonight and it was a big hit with the family. Instead of the canned apple pie filling, I used three large fresh fuji apples, sliced and coated with a bit of cinnamon and raw sugar. I removed the seeds from the peppers to tone it down a bit so it wouldn't be too hot for my 2 year old, but I think I will leave them next time because it wasn't spicy at all. Even without the bit of spice I was hoping for, it still turned out delicious and I will definitely make this again.

—crunchymama

See full review »

Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 13, 2009

I made this exactly as stated, and it was good but INCREDIBLY spicy. It was very hearty - a good warm, autumn meal, and the pork was delicious and fell right apart - but almost so spicy I couldn't enjoy the other flavors. I ate with a side of cottage cheese to counteract the spice. I'm extremely curious to see what this is like without any peppers. I do enjoy mild spice, so next time I will leave the peppers out completely and use red pepper flakes instead, which will allow me to start with a little and add more to taste. The two chipotle peppers in this recipe just seem a little too overpowering! I'm also considering the addition of some fresh apple slices and brown sugar. I do think it was a fun, autumn-y concept, and I will make again, although I will try toning down the spice from super-hot to mildly-hot.

—Linzerino

See full review »

37 Ratings

See other versions of this recipe!

Oct 19, 2009

Very good! For those who do not like food very spicy just cut open the chipotle peppers and take the seeds out with a knife. This will cut down on the heat a lot.

—KamiA

See full review »

Nov 12, 2009

DO NOT LEAVE THE CHIPOTLE PEPPERS OUT! The flavor of the smokey Adobo Sauce is what makes this recipe great. It will not be achieved by red pepper flakes! In fact, if I were you, I would pour a little Adobo Sauce straight in the gravy. Here are my thoughts: Do it for 6 to 8 hours on low heat. Doing it the quick way makes it slightly too tough. Add the apple pie filling just before it's done. Like maybe an hour or less - other wise they dissolve (though the sweet flavor is amazing). When I make this again, I'm going to put fresh apple chunks in as well (from the beginning). My husband says this is the best thing I've ever made. If you have some super-sensitivity to heat, stay away. But if you enjoy flavor, dig in!

—kristinheather

See full review »

Jan 05, 2010

A good dish with a true balance of sweet and hot! Very different. Husband really enjoyed it. Based on other reviewers here were my tweeks: I used a good piece of pork shoulder, two chipotles (with some seeds), two heaping teaspoons of adobo sauce, I used fresh apples peeled and cubed coated with cinnamon sugar which I added during the last hour of cooking. Next time I make this, and there will be a next time, I may try using yams rather than sweet potatoes, I will add one additional chipotle pepper and more adobo sauce, and I will try cooking the apple even less time so they aren't so mushy. Otherwise, the flavors are very good.

—dharma40

See full review »

Aug 02, 2010

This was an incredible slow cooker recipe! I skipped the pie filling and used fresh apples seasoned with sugar and cinnamon, as suggested by other reviewers. It will make a perfect fall/winter meal.

—STELLAFAN

See full review »

Oct 28, 2009

My family loved this recipes. I have 7 growing boys so I had to add extra sweet potates and added 5 extra apples and cooked it on slow for 8 hours. The gravy was the best part and it turned out perfect! Will defintely make it again!

—Mrs. Jenni G

See full review »

Oct 27, 2009

This turned out great! I did only put in 1 chipotle pepper and that was plenty of heat. Left it sit all day in the crock and the meat just fell apart. I didn't end up thickening the juices but it was still very good!

—jrenee384

See full review »

Rate This Recipe

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

Sweet 'n Salty Apple Ice Cream

Sweet Apple Crispers with Sugar and Cinnamon

Sweet Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Spice Babycakes

Lucky Stars Ginger Spice Apple Tart

Sugar Dusted Apple Bundt Cake

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

French Toast Apple Cobbler

Sweet Vanilla Cherry Cake

Charming Cherry Pretzel Squares

ADVERTISE WITH US

Nutrition

Calories
317 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
40.7 g
13%

Cholesterol
45 mg
15%

Fat
10.8 g
17%

Fiber
4.9 g
20%

Protein
13.4 g
27%

Sodium
278 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Sweet and Hot Apple Slow Cooker Pork

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 317
Calories from Fat: 97

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.8g 17 %
Saturated Fat 3.9g 20 %
Cholesterol 45mg 15 %
Sodium 278mg 11 %
** Potassium 485mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 40.7g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 4.9g 20 %
Protein 13.4g 27 %
Sugars 19.2g
** Vitamin A 243 %
** Vitamin C 6 %
** Calcium 5 %
** Iron 14 %
** Thiamin 38 %
** Niacin 42 %
** Vitamin B6 22 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.