Apple Pork Pot Roast is a classic comfort dish—rich, flavorful, and perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner. It pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or warm bread and butter. Though it requires some time to cook, the tender, savory results make the wait well worth it.
For best results, use a Dutch oven or any oven-safe pot. The even heat from the oven helps tenderize the pork more consistently than stovetop cooking. If you don’t have a conventional oven, you can finish the roast on the stove top, but an oven roast gives a more evenly cooked and tender outcome.
If you prefer a simpler method, a slow cooker or crock pot will also work—slice the pork into serving pieces, add the ingredients, use about 2 cups of apple juice, and slow-cook on low for roughly 8 hours. Note that while this is convenient, it’s technically not a pot roast since it isn’t finished in the oven.
Try this Apple Pork Pot Roast recipe and enjoy the balance of savory pork with sweet apples and aromatic herbs.
Apple Pork Pot Roast
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Pork shoulder roast
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 4 apples cored and chopped
- 2 medium yellow onions chopped
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups apple juice
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Season the pork roast generously with salt and pepper. Let it rest for about 20 minutes to bring the flavors to the surface.
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Heat the cooking oil in a Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
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When the oil is hot, sear the pork on all sides until it develops a light to medium brown crust.
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Pour in the apple juice and beef broth and bring the liquid to a boil.
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While the liquid heats, preheat your oven to 310°F (about 155°C).
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Add the chopped onions, apples, thyme, and rosemary to the pot. Cover and let cook on the stove for about 5 minutes to release their flavors.
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Turn off the stovetop, cover the Dutch oven, and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for 150 to 180 minutes, or until the pork is fork-tender.
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Remove the roast to a serving platter. Strain the cooking liquid and simmer it on the stovetop until it reduces to your desired sauce thickness. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
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Pour the reduced sauce over the sliced pot roast.
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Serve hot and enjoy. This roast is ideal for sharing with family or guests.