A deliciously creamy slow cooker pork and apple casserole recipe with mushrooms and carrots! Perfect winter comfort food!
Serve this simple dump-and-go slow cooker recipe with cheesy mashed potato, roasted Tenderstem broccoli, and pan-fried sprouts with bacon!
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This easy pork casserole is one of our favourite cold-weather comfort food meals. It's hearty, warming, and very filling.
Best of all, because it's cooked in the slow cooker, there is less than 10 minutes of prep to do.
Love pork? Try my easy pork stroganoff or slow cooker pork chops next!
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✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
- Hearty slow cooker pork casserole.
- No browning is needed.
- Family favourite dinner.
- Great for batch cooking and freezing.
I made this for Christmas Eve lunch for 12 people. It was absolutely delicious and such a stress-free recipe. I love the fact that you can scale up your recipes; it makes life so much easier. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Carrie
Absolutely delicious. I used whole grain mustard. Served it with roast potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Thanks for sharing 🙂 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Shirley
🛒 Ingredient notes
- Pork - use diced pork shoulder steaks for the best taste and texture.
- Onion - a brown onion, peeled and finely chopped.
- Garlic - two fat garlic cloves, minced or finely chopped.
- Carrots - two medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2cm pieces
- Mushrooms - I like to use chestnut mushrooms, but closed-cap or button mushrooms can also be used. If you don't like mushrooms, just leave them out and add more carrots!
- Herbs - fresh thyme and bay leaves, or use a bouquet garni.
- Apples - use a tart eating apple such as Granny Smith. You can use Bramley apples but they will go quite mushy on cooking.
- Chicken Stock - made from a stock pot or stock cube.
- Dijon Mustard - adds flavour to the dish. You could use wholegrain mustard instead.
- Cider Vinegar - intensifies the apple flavour.
- Salt & Pepper - for seasoning.
- Double Cream - makes the casserole lovely and creamy.
- Thickening Granules - or a cornflour slurry. Most major supermarkets stock thickening granules (usually near the cornflour). You can also buy them on Amazon.
🔪 How to make pork casserole in slow cooker
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Place the onion, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, pork, apples, bay leaves, and thyme in the slow cooker basin. In a jug whisk together the chicken stock, Dijon mustard and cider vinegar and pour it over the pork and vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper.
Two: Slow cook for 7-8 hours on a low setting. Remove the lid for the last hour of cooking to help thicken the sauce.
Three: Stir in 2 tablespoons of thickening granules (or use a cornflour slurry) and mix into the casserole. Add more thickening granules if you would like a thicker sauce.
Four: Add the cream and stir to combine. Serve with mash and vegetables.
Top Tips
- If you have time, you can brown the pork first. I never have time to do this and I don't think it makes much of a difference in flavour or texture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley at the end of cooking.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Serve the pork and apple casserole with any of the following;
- Mashed Potato
- Air Fryer Jacket Potato
- Rice
- Crusty Bread
- Duck Fat Roast Potatoes
- Carrot and Swede Mash
- Air Fryer Green Beans
- Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan
- Root vegetables such as roasted swede
And how about a slow cooker apple crumble for dessert?
📖 Variations
- Add chopped red or orange peppers to the casserole.
- Use creme fraiche or sour cream instead of double cream.
- Add a tablespoon of tomato puree (tomato paste) for a richer flavour.
- Stir in crispy bacon lardons at the end of cooking for extra flavour.
- Swap fresh thyme for dried thyme, or use rosemary.
- Add a tin of cannellini beans or butter beans for extra protein.
- Add some dumplings to the top of the casserole!
🥡 Storage
Store - Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat - Microwave until piping hot, or reheat on the hob.
Freeze - Once cool, place leftovers in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating.
❓ Frequently asked questions
It's completely safe to add raw pork (and any raw meat) to a slow cooker. Just make sure the pork has reached 75C at the end of cooking.
It's not necessary to brown the pork before slow cooking. However, if you have time, it will make the pork look more appealing at the end of cooking. As for flavour, some people say it makes a difference, but in my opinion, it's not enough of a difference to bother with.
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Recipe
Slow Cooker Pork Casserole
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Onion peeled and chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves peeled and chopped
- 2 Carrots peeled and chopped
- 250 g Chestnut Mushrooms sliced
- 750 g Pork Shoulder Steaks cubed
- 2 Apples peeled and sliced
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 Sprigs of Thyme
- 400 ml Chicken Stock
- 2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Thickening Granules or make a cornflour slurry
- 1½ tablespoon Double Cream
Instructions
- Place the onion, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, pork, apples, bay leaves, and thyme in the slow cooker basin. In a jug whisk together the chicken stock, dijon mustard and cider vinegar and pour it over the pork and vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper.1 Onion, 2 Garlic Cloves, 2 Carrots, 250 g Chestnut Mushrooms, 750 g Pork Shoulder Steaks, 2 Apples, 2 Bay Leaves, 2 Sprigs of Thyme, 400 ml Chicken Stock, 2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard, 1 tablespoon Cider Vinegar, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Slow cook for 7-8 hours on a low setting. Remove the lid for the last hour of cooking to help thicken the sauce.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of thickening granules (or use a cornflour slurry) and mix into the casserole. Add more thickening granules if you would like a thicker sauce.2 tablespoon Thickening Granules
- Add the cream and stir to combine. Serve with mash and vegetables.1½ tablespoon Double Cream
Notes
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Gina Abernathy says
I'm making this today for dinner tonight. Looks amazing and I have all of the ingredients on hand.
Steve Cain says
Made this today for the first time. My son is my greatest critic ….. he had seconds, absolutely loved it . At last , praise from my son! Alleluia
Tayler says
We made this casserole for dinner last night and my whole family loved it! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Gloria says
Pork and apples go hand in hand. What a delicious dinner for any night of the week. I love my slow cooker.
Savita says
It was such a hearty recipe, love love it. Also , was very easy to follow.
Suja md says
Wow! this is my new favorite recipe!
Janet Dean says
So easy to cook. Family loved it, so tasty.
Christine Bridle says
Hi Beth would Greek yogurt work with this recipe instead of cream?
Beth Sachs says
Full fat Greek Yogurt should work ok
Shirley Valentine says
Absolutely delicious. I used whole grain mustard. Served it with roast potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Carrie says
I made this for Christmas Eve lunch for 12 people. It was absolutely delicious and such a stress-free recipe. I love the fact that you can scale up your recipes; it makes life so much easier.