sweet and hot apple slow cooker pork

Pork

Sweet & Hot Apple Slow Cooker Pork

This slow-cooked dish blends tender pork with apples, brown sugar, and a dash of chili for a sweet and spicy combo. A cozy, set-it-and-forget-it meal perfect for fall evenings.

Ingredients

non-stick cooking spray
2 chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, chopped*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1 (21 ounce) can lucky leaf® apple pie filling
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

Lightly coat a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine chipotle peppers, salt, pepper, and paprika. Rub mixture over the pork. Place pork in the slow cooker. Top with sweet potatoes, onion and pie filling.
Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. Remove pork and apple mixture from slow cooker. Cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Transfer cooking liquid to a medium saucepan. Stir together 1/4 cup water and 3 tablespoons flour. Add to saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more. Slice pork and serve with apple mixture and thickened sauce.