Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Roast
Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Roast is a crock pot recipe that has amazing flavour and is paleo. Made with ginger, cinnamon, apples and honey – it’s simply delicious!

Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Roast
You know those recipes that sound so different that they are never tried? File this one under that heading, but tag it TRY, because it’s amazing!
The story behind this recipe stems from casual conversation with a friend. Her and I regularly talk food, recipes and the ultimate question, “what do I make for dinner?”.
I had taken a pork roast out for dinner and stated that I was making it the same way I always do – with some spices or a rub. Good, but so boring after years.

She suggested I try Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Roast, so of course I had to get more information on the recipe.
She started listing ingredients and of course that sour look spread across my face. Pork, honey, ginger, cinnamon … huh?
She assured me it was the best pork roast ever, and since I’ve gotten real winners from her before – I gave it a try. Yet, I did alter the recipe somewhat in amounts of spices and juice.
Verdict: I shouldn’t be so quick to stick on that critical face Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Roast is very simple to make. Plus I actually had all the ingredients on hand, which is another bonus when it comes to new recipes.

During the slow cooking, the scents that I would catch as I walked into the kitchen were irresistible.
It is the combination of the honey, ginger, apple & cinnamon that hits your nose in a distinct way – yet feels so warm comforting.
Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Roast is now on my regular rotation when cooking pork roast, and if it counts in your favour – it’s also a Paleo recipe. So for those that are choosing these types of recipes, this one is for you!
If you want to make this a shredded pork, simply cut and mix it with a fork when almost done and let the juices seep in. I kept it whole this time and spooned the sauce/apple/onion mixture on top of pork slices.
Who knew that this questionable combination of ingredients could be so darned good? One bite of a forkful of pork, apple and onion – and you’ll be convinced too. This one deserves, no, screams to be tried.
Also make sure to try our French Onion Pork Chops!
Looking for more slow cooker recipes?
- Classic Chili Con Carne
- Slow Cooker Cacciatore
- Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- Fall Off The Bone Ribs
- Slow Cooker Tangy Hawaiian Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Roast
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork shoulder roast
- 1 yellow onion (sliced)
- 2 apples (cored and sliced with skins on)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1.5 tablespoon raw honey
- 2 garlic cloves {peeled (cut and smashed})
- 2 tbsp freshly grated ginger {or ground ginger}
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp bay leaf flakes
Instructions
- Add your broth to your slow cooker and add in this order: onions, pork, apples.
- Add to the slow cooker your honey, garlic, and spices
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours {if you have a smaller roast, cook for less time. You don’t want it to dry out and you do want some juices left when done}
- Remove from slow cooker and cut, serve with a spoonful of the mixture on top. Or use forks to shred your pork right in the slow cooker and mix to serve.
- Enjoy!
Sounds delicious!
Great recipe Tammi
Thanks!
This looks super yummy! I love using pork as our main since it is cheaper than chicken or beef and it just tastes so darn good too!
Agree!
I love the slow cooker. I bet this would be a great winter dinner.
OMG, this looks absolutely amazing. I just made a beef roast. I will make this with a pork roast next.
I think you’d love it!
Mmmm I can almost smell it Tammi! It’s on my Must Try List!! Thanks for sharing!
Enjoy Gvenny!
I’m always looking for delicious slow cooker recipes and this one ranks at the top! Thank you.
You are so welcome Elaine!
The aroma of this must be very good and comforting. I use my slow cooker a lot more in the winter. I will try this recipe
OMG, the smell when it cooks – amazing! Hubby says it’s like the smell of Christmas!
Looks like a good recipe, I love pork with a bit of sweetness added and the slow cooker makes it easy.
It’s a great addition!
This soundsso good AND I have everything but the pork. Looks like I know what’s for dinner on Monday night!
I hope you enjoyed it!
Sure sounds delicious and we do like pork. I will have to give it a try.
Looks tasty!
This looks and sounds fantastic! I’m going to have to try this recipe soon. Just pinned it! Thanks!
Thanks for pinning Lisa!
I so have to start using my slow cooker more often!!! Thanks for the recipe links I must try a few 🙂
Thank you for sharing. I am always looking for different recipes and don’t seem to find many good pork ones.
Well, this one is a keeper – enjoy!