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Slow cooker pork and apple casserole in slow cooker.
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Slow Cooker Pork & Apple Casserole

A deliciously creamy slow cooker pork & apple casserole recipe with mushrooms and carrots! Perfect winter comfort food!
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 8 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 315kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 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

Expert 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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Pork & Apple Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
315
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
86
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
870
mg
38
%
Potassium
 
1033
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
8
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
5244
IU
105
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
62
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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