Clean Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Pork & Sweet Potatoes

Servings: 5–6 | Calories: ~470 per serving | Estimated Cost: ~$9–$11 total

This clean crockpot apple cinnamon pork is a cozy, naturally sweet comfort meal made with whole ingredients and no seed oils. Slow-cooked pork becomes tender and flavorful while apples and sweet potatoes add warmth and balance without added sugar.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Slow cooker comfort meal
• Naturally sweet with no added sugar
• Clean, whole ingredients
• Hearty and filling
• Perfect for fall or winter dinners

Ingredients

• 2½ lbs pork shoulder or pork loin
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 large apples, sliced
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

• Add pork and chicken broth to the crockpot.
• Layer apples and sweet potatoes on top.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
• Shred the pork directly in the crockpot.
• Stir in apple cider vinegar.
• Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Clean Ingredient Notes

• Use apples with natural sweetness like Honeycrisp or Gala.
• Pork shoulder yields the most tender texture.
• No sugar needed — apples do the work.

Substitutions & Variations

• Add carrots for extra vegetables.
• Swap cinnamon for pumpkin spice.
• Serve over rice if desired.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerate up to 4 days.
• Reheat gently with a splash of broth.
• Freezing is not recommended due to potato texture.