Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork
This Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork delivers 46g protein and 558 calories per serving — a substantial protein hit with built-in moisture retention. Preps 6 servings hands-off in the slow cooker, requiring almost no active cooking time on your end. Use this when you need high protein without dry, overcooked results.
Ingredients
- •Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt)(1588g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Apple Cider, Unfiltered(240g)
- •Vinegar, Apple Cider(60g)
- •Brown sugar(60g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(10g)
- •2 tsp. kosher salt
- •1 tsp. black pepper
- •1 bay leaf
Instructions
- 1Place half of the onions in the slow cooker. Set pork on top of onions, then cover pork with remaining onions.
- 2In a separate bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients. Pour on top of pork and onions.
- 3Cook in the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is cooked and pulls apart easily with a fork. Shred pork using two forks, then toss once more in the juices so that it is coated. Serve warm.
- 4You can also refrigerate or freeze the pork in a sealed container.
Nutrition — Per Serving
558
calories
46g
protein
33g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 17g
- Saturated fat
- 11.5g
- Sodium
- 165 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.7g
6 servings per batch · ~326g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork have per serving?
Each serving contains 46g of protein and 558 calories with 33g fat and 17g carbs. This is a solid single-meal protein source that sits in the middle range of the prep app's recipes.
How long does Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork take to make?
Quick prep with 6 servings means you're getting a full week of meals from a slow cooker session. Hands-on time is minimal since the slow cooker handles the cooking while you manage other meals or prep.
Is Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork good for muscle gain?
At 46g protein and 558 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with balanced macros and moderate carbohydrates. The apple cider adds carbs strategically, making it useful for post-workout meals when you want protein plus carbs for recovery.
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