Pulled Pork with Apples and Apple Butter
Pulled Pork with Apples and Apple Butter balances gentle sweetness from apple butter and brown sugar with tangy cider vinegar and a hint of Dijon. Slow cooking melds the pork with tender apples and aromatic onion for a rich, cozy flavor that feels perfect for cool-weather dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it piled on buns or over mashed potatoes for comforting warmth.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pulled Pork with Apples and Apple Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple butter, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Place the chopped apples and onions in the slow cooker. Add the pork chops and pour the apple butter mixture over the top.
- 3
Cook on low, covered, for 5 to 6 hours.
- 4
Shred the pork in the cooker with two forks, then let the meat marinate on low in the sauce for 20 minutes, uncovered.
- 5
Serve warm over rice or mashed potatoes.
- Calories 435.23 kcal High 22%
- Protein 44.45 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 35.58 g 13%
- Total Fat 12.05 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.0 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.31 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1346.64 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 1.07 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 23.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 63.54 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.1 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 122.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 1.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.1 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pulled Pork with Apples and Apple Butter is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 5 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Butter, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, and Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop. Each serving provides about 435.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pulled Pork with Apples and Apple Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Butter, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pulled Pork with Apples and Apple Butter?
- About 5 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 435.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pulled Pork with Apples and Apple Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pulled Pork with Apples and Apple Butter healthy?
- Pulled Pork with Apples and Apple Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 435.23 calories and 44.45 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1346.64 mg (59% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.0 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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