Best 5 Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pot Roast Recipes

Slow cooker apple cider pot roast is a comfort food dish that is easy to prepare and cooks all day in your slow cooker. This classic recipe combines tender beef, sweet apples, and savory spices in a flavorful apple cider broth. The result is a succulent and juicy pot roast that is perfect for a family meal or a casual get-together. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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SHORTCUT SLOW-COOKER APPLE CIDER

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This homemade cider couldn't be easier: Cut a dozen of your favorite apples into wedges -- skins, seeds, stems and all -- and add to a slow cooker with some spices and water. A bonus: your house will smell delicious too!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories beverage

Time 6h15m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 large tart apples, such as Granny Smith (about 2 pounds)
6 large sweet apples, such as Gala (about 2 pounds)
12 whole cloves
6 cinnamon sticks
1/2 to 1 cup packed light brown sugar

Steps:

Thoroughly wash and dry the apples. Cut each apple into 8 wedges (skins, seeds and stems included) and transfer to a 7-quart slow cooker. Add the cloves, cinnamon sticks and 12 cups water. Cook on high, covered, for 4 hours.
Remove the lid and carefully crush the apples with a potato masher. Cover again and cook on high for another 2 hours.
Set a large, fine-mesh strainer over a large stockpot. In batches, ladle the apple mixture into the strainer and use the back of the ladle to press down on the apple pulp to extract the liquid. Discard the pulp. Stir in 1/2 cup of the brown sugar until completely dissolved. Taste and add additional sugar if needed.
Serve the apple cider hot or allow it to cool fully, then serve it chilled over ice.

SLOW COOKER APPLE CIDER POT ROAST

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Melt-in-your-mouth fall meal! You must give this recipe a try!

Provided by lknrn

Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast Recipes

Time P1DT8h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon whole cloves
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (3 pound) bottom round roast
6 carrots, cut in half
6 potatoes, peeled and quartered
¼ cup quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)
1 tablespoon dry brown gravy mix
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Whisk apple cider, brown sugar, ground cloves, whole cloves, pepper, ginger, and cinnamon together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the roast, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
Stir carrots, potatoes, marinade, and beef together in a slow cooker.
Cook roast in the slow cooker set to Low until meat is cooked through and tender, 8 hours.
Transfer 3 cups of the cider broth from the slow cooker to a saucepan. Whisk quick-mixing flour into cider broth; simmer until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir brown gravy mix, salt, and pepper into cider gravy.
Set roast, carrots, and potatoes on a serving platter; pour cider gravy over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 867.5 calories, Carbohydrate 141.5 g, Cholesterol 116.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 51.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 310.9 mg, Sugar 67.5 g

APPLE CIDER POT ROAST WITH VEGETABLES

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Combine beef roast, apple cider, veggies, cinnamon and clove in your slow cooker for a hearty dish on a chilly winter night.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories Entree

Time 6h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 beef chuck roast (3 lb)
Salt and pepper
1/2 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon cloves
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 medium celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup apple pie-flavored liqueur, if desired

Steps:

Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Place in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
To serve, drain juices. Serve juices over beef and vegetables. If desired, serve with mashed potatoes. Use remaining 4 servings for "Pot Roast Pot Pies."

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SLOW COOKER CIDER PORK ROAST

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Apple cider, vegetables, and spices make this pork roast very tender and full of flavor! Serve with mashed potatoes.

Provided by GoodLookinCooking

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes

Time 7h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large onion, roughly chopped
1 apple, peeled and roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic
2 cups apple cider
1 ½ cups water
salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 (3 pound) pork loin roast
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
4 large carrots, roughly chopped

Steps:

Combine 1/4 of the onion, 1/2 of the apple, and the garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to slow cooker along with the apple cider and water.
Season the roast with salt and pepper. Combine the ginger and flour in a shallow container. Gently press the roast onto the flour mixture to coat all sides. Brush off any excess flour. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Brown the pork in the hot oil, turning until golden on all sides. Place the browned roast in the slow cooker and scatter the celery and the remaining onion and apple on top. Cook on low for 4 hours, then add carrots. Cook for an additional 3 hours.
Remove the cooked roast and carrots to a heated platter. If desired, thicken the cooking juices from the slow cooker to make a gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 508.7 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

SLOW COOKER APPLE CIDER POT ROAST

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Make and share this Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories Meat

Time 8h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 lbs chuck roast
3 cups apple cider
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 large onion, cut in wedges
4 large carrots, peeled
2 -3 apples, cored and quarters
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Heat oil over medium high. Brown meat on all sides then transfer to slow cooker.
Add cider. Sprinkle bouillon into liquid and stir to mix. Arrange onions, carrots and apples on and around meat. Sprinkle with salt.
Cook on high 1 hour and then on low 6-8 hours, until meat can be pulled apart with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.6, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 149.8, Sodium 826.7, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.8, Protein 49

Tips:

Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, rump roast, and brisket are all good options for pot roast. These cuts are tough, but they become tender when cooked slowly in liquid.
Brown the beef before cooking: Browning the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker helps to develop flavor and color.
Use a good quality apple cider: The apple cider is a key ingredient in this recipe, so it's important to use a good quality cider that you enjoy the taste of.
Add vegetables and herbs: Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions add flavor and nutrition to the pot roast. Herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves also add flavor.
Cook the pot roast on low for 8-10 hours: This allows the beef to become tender and the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker apple cider pot roast is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the apple cider adds a sweet and tangy flavor. Serve the pot roast with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, and enjoy!