autumn essentials: pork, apples, and cranberries

Name: Autumn Essentials: Pork, Apples, and Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; ## THE PORK; 2 pound(s) boneless pork roast; salt, kosher variety, to taste; black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh clover honey; ## THE CRANBERRY/APPLE SAUCE; 4 cup(s) fresh cranberries, rinsed; 1 cup(s) tart cherry juice; 1 cup(s) coconut sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 cup(s) bourbon (optional); 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Nov 18, 2021

This is a wonderful dish that is rich in the flavors of Autumn. I tried it with three different types of pork… chops, tenderloin, and roast. In terms of flavor and texture, the boneless pork roast won out. As to the flavors of Autumn, I used fresh cranberries and apples… what could be more Autumn than cranberries and apples. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 7 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield Several

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE PORK
2 pounds boneless pork roast
salt, kosher variety, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh clover honey
THE CRANBERRY/APPLE SAUCE
4 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed
1 cup tart cherry juice
1 cup coconut sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup bourbon (optional)
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges

How To Make autumn essentials: pork, apples, and cranberries

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

You will need a slow cooker, or Instant Pot to make this recipe.
Step 3

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 4

Rub the pork roast with some salt and pepper, then let rest while making the cranberry/apple sauce.
Step 5

THE CRANBERRY/APPLE SAUCE
Step 6

Place the ingredients; except the bourbon and apples, into a saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil until the cranberries begin to burst, about 3 – 4 minutes. Add the bourbon (if using) and reduce to a simmer. Stir, and break up the cranberries with the back of your spoon. Simmer for an additional 8 – 10 minutes.
Step 7

Add the cranberries to the bowl of your slow cooker/instant pot, then mix in the apples.
Step 8

Nestle the pork roast in the middle.
Step 9

Pour the honey over the roast.
Step 10

Set the cooker to low and slow cook for about 7 hours.
Step 11

Allow to rest for about 10 minutes, and then slice.
Step 12

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 13

Serve the pork with some of the apples and cranberry sauce; along with your favorite sides. Enjoy.
Step 14

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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