When it comes to comfort food, applesauce pulled pork is a flavorful and succulent dish that never fails to satisfy. This delectable combination of tender pork, tangy applesauce, and sweet spices creates a mouthwatering feast that delights taste buds with every bite. Whether you're a barbecue enthusiast or simply seeking a cozy meal to share with loved ones, this article will guide you through the delightful journey of creating the perfect applesauce pulled pork. From selecting the right cut of meat to mastering the art of slow cooking, we'll explore every step in detail, ensuring that you end up with a tender, juicy, and flavorful dish that will leave you craving for more.
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ROAST PORK LOIN WITH APPLESAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 to 8 main course servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large ovenproof skillet heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Season the pork loin all over generously with salt and pepper. Lay the loin, fat side down in the skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Use tongs to turn the meat, and continue to brown it on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a plate and set it aside.
- Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and herb sprigs to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the wine. Return the skillet to a high heat and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen up any browned bits. Boil the wine until it is reduced by about half. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
- Return the loin and any collected juices to the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the loin until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers between 145 to 150 degrees F., about 40 minutes. (See Cooks Note.)
- Transfer the pork to a plate, and cover it loosely with foil. Set it aside in a warm spot while you make a sauce.
- Strain the cooking liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan; press down on the vegetables with a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Boil the liquid over high heat until reduced by about a third. Reduce the heat to medium-low, whisk in the mustard, and then the bits of butter to enrich the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm but do not boil.
- Remove the strings from the roast and then slice the loin. Add any collected juices to the sauce. Arrange the meat on a warm platter and season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the meat. Serve with the applesauce on the side.
- Remove the apple's stems. Coarsely chop the apples with their skin and seeds. Combine the apples, sugar, and lemon juice with 3 tablespoons of water in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Cover, and lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until the apples are completely soft, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue to cook (stir frequently to prevent scorching) until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Pass the apple mixture through a food mill; discard the peels and seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK LOIN WITH APPLESAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by CarolineNGa
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- The ideal size slow cooker for this recipe is about 4-quart. Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place the roast in the slow cooker. Spread the applesauce over the top of the roast. Spoon the barbecue sauce over the top, being careful not to disturb the applesauce. Cover and cook on low, until the meat is very tender but not dry, 4 to 6 hours. Remove the roast from the slow cooker. Shred the meat using two forks. Put the shredded pulled pork into a bowl. Add some of the cooking broth so the meat is juicy, but not drowning in sauce. If desired, serve on whole wheat buns, with coleslaw. Notes Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (4 ounces of meat/sauce or ⅙th of recipe): 230 calories, 6 g fat, 25 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein and 6 Weight Watchers PointsPlus
APPLESAUCE PORK LOIN
I sampled this tasty pork roast in a commercial cooking course I took years ago and saved the recipe. Later, I converted it to family-size, and it's become a favorite. -Vikki Rebholz, West Chester, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown roast on all sides in oil. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the applesauce, mustard and honey; spread over roast. Top with rosemary. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.
APPLE CIDER PULLED PORK
For potlucks and tailgates, we slow-cook pork with cider, onions and spices. These tangy sliders and sweet potato fries make a winning barbecue plate. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 8h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix first 5 ingredients. Place apples, onion, celery and cider in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with roast. Sprinkle roast with seasoning mixture. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 6-8 hours., Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on high until thickened, 10-15 minutes; stir in pork. Serve on buns. If desired, top with apple slices. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
APPLESAUCE CROCKPOT PULLED PORK BBQ
Make and share this Applesauce CrockPot Pulled Pork BBQ recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Melissa A.
Categories Pork
Time 18h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice onions in half. Place 2 halves in bottom of CrockPot.
- Place pork in CrockPot. Cover with 2nd onion.
- Pour Ginger Ale over pork.
- Cook on LOW for 12 hours.
- Combine applesauce, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and chili powder. Stir until completely blended. Set aside.
- Remove onions and drain all liquid from meat.
- Using 2 forks, shred pork. Remove bones as you go.
- Return meat to crock pot and add BBQ sauce.
- Cook on LOW for an additional 4-6 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 125.2, Sodium 561.5, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 24.5, Protein 40.4
PULLED PORK WITH APPLESAUCE
Make and share this Pulled Pork With Applesauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Healthy
Time 6h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place meat in slow cooker. Spread applesauce over top. Spoon barbecue sauce over applesauce.
- Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
- Remove from slow cooker and shred with forks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 486.6, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 12.2, Protein 25.1
APPLESAUCE PORK CHOPS
Pork chops with applesauce glaze.
Provided by Shelli
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and apple slices in the melted butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion and apple to a bowl.
- Place pork chops in the same skillet; cook over medium heat until pork chops are browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Mix applesauce, brown sugar, mustard, and cinnamon into onion and apple mixture.
- Place pork chops in a 9x9-inch baking dish; season with salt and black pepper. Spoon applesauce mixture over pork chops; cover dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, about 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 674.2 mg, Sugar 30.4 g
PULLED PORK FINISHING SAUCE
This thin, vinegar-based finishing sauce, which differs from a BBQ sauce, is the secret ingredient to kick up my smoked pulled pork. After you've pulled your pork butt, drizzle over the meat and combine. The vinegar adds contrast to the smoky flavor and cuts through the fat in the meat. It also helps mellow out the darker, gamier-tasting parts of the butt. This makes enough for a 8 pound pork butt/shoulder.
Provided by France C
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Creole seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Pout into a squeeze bottle and store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1412.1 mg, Sugar 20.4 g
APPLE CIDER PULLED PORK WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND APPLES
Tender, sweet, slow cooked pork makes a perfect pairing with sweet and tangy caramelized apples and onion. A perfect fall sandwich.
Provided by coldstar37
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pulled Pork
Time 6h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine hard apple cider and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a slow cooker; mix until dissolved. Add pork tenderloin.
- Cook tenderloin on Low until very tender, about 6 hours. Shred pork with a fork.
- About 20 minutes for the pork is finished, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion until well browned, about 10 minutes.
- Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and onion powder; season with salt and pepper. Stir apples and sugar mixture into cooked onion. Cover and cook until apples are tender and sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes more.
- Spoon pork and apple-onion sauce over rolls to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 407.5 mg, Sugar 43.8 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality pork shoulder roast for the best results.
- Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder roast before cooking.
- Sear the pork shoulder roast in a hot skillet before slow cooking to develop flavor.
- Use a variety of applesauce flavors to create different flavor profiles.
- Add other spices and seasonings to the applesauce to taste.
- Cook the pork shoulder roast on low heat for a long period of time to ensure that it is tender and juicy.
- Shred the pork shoulder roast with two forks before serving.
- Serve the pulled pork with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or baked beans.
Conclusion:
Applesauce pulled pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and tender pork dish that will be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, be sure to give applesauce pulled pork a try.
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