This slow cooker 3-ingredient Amish-style cider pork is the kind of set-it-and-forget-it meal that makes busy weeks feel a little calmer. You just nestle a pork butt into your slow cooker, pour apple cider over the top, add one simple pantry ingredient, and let it quietly turn into tender, pull-apart meat that soaks up all that cozy fall flavor. It’s inspired by the simple, no-fuss cooking you’ll find in Amish country—nothing fancy, just honest ingredients doing their thing while you go about your day. In my house, this is one of those always-a-yes dinners because it’s comforting, kid-friendly, and makes the whole kitchen smell like you’ve been cooking for hours (even though the slow cooker did the work).
Serve this cider pork piled onto soft sandwich buns with a scoop of coleslaw on top, or spoon it over creamy mashed potatoes to catch all the juices. It’s also lovely with buttered egg noodles, roasted carrots, or a simple green salad to brighten the plate. For a more rustic, Amish-style spread, add warm dinner rolls, steamed green beans, and a dish of applesauce on the side. Leftovers make great lunch bowls with rice or quinoa and a handful of steamed veggies.
Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Amish Cider Pork
Servings: 8
Ingredients
4–5 lb bone-in or boneless pork butt (also called pork shoulder)
2 cups apple cider (not apple cider vinegar)
1 packet (about 1 oz) dry onion soup mix
Directions
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