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A crumpled paper towel is on the counter. It is left out to dry and be re-used later. An old percolator coffee pot used to strain and store bacon grease is in the cabinet below. Beside the pot are grocery bags to be used as garbage bags. Various containers are in the refrigerator filled with leftovers. This was the kitchen in my parent’s house when I was a kid. My parents were frugal and thrifty. Food and so much more was never wasted. We had what was left of big meals throughout the following week and beyond. I may not re-use paper towels however I do my best to utilize leftovers. An Apple Cider Braised Pork Roast can be re-invented in lots of ways and frozen to be enjoyed months later.

The pork roast simmers for hours in a dutch oven. Apple cider and onions flavor the roast and give it a subtle sweetness. After the roast has cooked, fresh tart apples, apricots, cardamom, and cinnamon go in the pot. The apples and apricots soften as they cook and become side dish to compliment the pork. Reducing the cooking liquids makes a sweet/savory and lightly spiced sauce to tie all the flavors together.

Apple Cider Braised Pork Roast | Magnolia Days

The leftover pork slices can be used in many ways. You can use them in a sandwich, cut them into pieces and add to pasta or a salad. I can see warming them in a pan with barbecue sauce and serving on a bun or Texas Toast. The fruit can be a snack or re-heated and topped with vanilla ice cream for a dessert. Note that there will be a slight savory element with the fruit because of being cooked in sauce. A tip about re-inventing leftovers: Think about complimentary flavors to the ingredients of the original dish. Make a homemade dressing using apple cider vinegar for a salad with this pork. The elements of the salad would be things that go with pork and apples. It’s easy to do! Be creative and have fun.

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Do you re-invent leftovers?  It’s fun to transform them into a whole new dish. Plus it gives a variety of meals for your family. Be sure to scroll down to the recipes by Sunday Supper bloggers. Visit each one for tips, ideas, and inspiration on what to do with leftovers.

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Apple Cider Braised Pork Roast

A recipe for apple cider braised pork roast. A boneless pork roast is slow-simmered in apple cider with onions then finished with tart apples and apricots.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 3 to 3 1/2 pound boneless pork roast loin end
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 1/2 cups apple cider
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 medium cooking apples Granny Smith recommended
  • 6 ounces dried apricot pieces
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven until almost smoking. Brown pork on all sides in the hot oil. Transfer browned pork to a plate and discard fat.
  2. Add apple cider, onion, salt, and pork to the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  3. Remove pork and place on a cutting board. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice and place on a serving platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  4. Core apples and cut into wedges. Cut dried apricots in half (if not already in pieces).
  5. Add apples, apricots, cardamom, and cinnamon to the dutch oven. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and simmer until fruit in tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Use a slotted spoon to transfer apples and apricots to the serving platter. Re-cover with foil to keep warm until serving.
  7. Bring the juices in the Dutch oven to a gentle boil and cook until reduced to 1 cup, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  8. Spoon cider sauce over meat and fruit or serve on the side.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for apple cider braised pork roast. A boneless pork roast is slow-simmered in apple cider with onions then finished with tart apples and apricots.

Recipe adapted from one in a Publix Grape Magazine.

Recipes for big meals and ideas for re-inventing leftovers by Sunday Supper bloggers:

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by American Family Insurance. All opinions are my own.

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  1. The Ninja Baker says

    Remember Zig Ziglar? Your parents sound like the wise and very rich motivational speaker…Your tips, too, are very wise, Renee =) The idea of using apples and apricots as a side for the pork and then into salad is brilliant!

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  4. Liz says

    Pork roast is one of my favorite Sunday Suppers! I think I grew up in the same kind of household…my mom would rinse and reuse her ziplock bags and paper towels were considered a luxury 🙂

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  5. Susan says

    I love that we both did cider braised pork dishes but in two different ways. Apples and pork just belong together and it’s is so versatile.

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    • Renee says

      Thank you Courtney and the platter itself is a piece from my china which I don’t use often. I really should instead of letting it sit in the cabinet.

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  13. Lori says

    Love your writing, Renee. I’m a big believer in re-purposing as much as possible as well. Lovely dish – apple cider and pork is one of my favorite flavor pairings!

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  17. Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP) says

    Mmmmm…pork and apples are perfect for fall. Anytime my husband makes pork chops I break out the applesauce. BTW…I am constantly putting my paper towels on the counter and I reuse them. My husband thinks I should just use less paper towels. hahaha!

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    • Renee says

      Thanks Pamela and we were stuffed after this meal. Both of us kept going back to the platter for another slice and some apples and apricots.

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  21. Nancy Long says

    5 stars
    Can’t wait to try this – have some apple cider in the frig I need to use up. I try to be saving, but my mother was ridiculous. She saved plastic bread bags among other things!

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