Country French Pork with Prunes and Apples

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on May 26, 2022

The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy slow-cooked pork taste like a hearty meal at a French country cafe. For a traditional pairing, serve the pork with braised lentils. —Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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Country French Pork with Prunes and Apples

Yield:10 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:4 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 large tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes)
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Directions

  1. Mix flour, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; rub over pork. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add onions, apple cider, beef stock and bay leaves.
  2. Cook, covered, on low 3 hours. Add apples and plums. Cook, covered, on low 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until apples and pork are tender. Remove roast, onions, apples and plums to a serving platter, discarding bay leaves; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
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