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Cinnamon & Fennel Braised Pork

This cinnamon & fennel braised pork comes together in minutes in the slow cooker, and is full of warm, comforting fall flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Cassy

Ingredients

  • 2 green apples peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 fennel bulb roughly chopped (save fronds for garnish)
  • 1 small yellow onion roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon gluten-free brown mustard
  • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar divided
  • 2 tablespoons bacon fat or coconut oil
  • 1 3-pound pork roast, such as a shoulder or butt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  • Place the apples, fennel, onion, and garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon, salt, pepper, cumin, mustard, and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to form a paste. Spread the bacon fat over the top of the pork, then spread the spice paste over the top and sides of the meat. Carefully place the pork on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, water, and cinnamon sticks to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily with a fork. Garnish with the reserved fennel fronds if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg