Apples, sweet potatoes, and apple juice make this delicious five-ingredient crock pot stew with chunks of pork shoulder super easy. This is a fabulous recipe for fall since it uses the flavors of the season. This recipe is perfect to make on a cold fall day when you're going to be at home puttering around the house, or are going to be at work or school and want to come home to dinner ready and waiting. The scent of this stew is so wonderful; it will warm your house. You can use any kind of apples you'd like in this simple recipe. We prefer to use a tart apple, mostly because the sweet potatoes and the apple juice used in the recipe are already sweet. Granny smith or haralson are our apple varieties of choice in recipes like this one. Serve this wonderful recipe with a green salad tossed with sliced mushrooms and a savory salad dressing, along with some toasted garlic bread and a glass of wine.