Like using the slow-cooker or crock pot to prepare a hearty meal? It creates tasty meals and is simple to use. This slow-cooker pork stew recipe is with apple cider as well apple and carrots, potatoes, and onions for a truly home-cooked flavor. The apple cider and apples take this stew to another level. Plus, it combines delicious flavors into a stew with porkinstead of beeffor a unique meal. Many people may never have tried a pork stew, making this an ideal must-try pork recipe. This recipe uses a cut of pork known as pork shoulder. This cut of pork is also known as a pork butt or boston butt. (it isn't from the animal's rear, thoughit is literally the shoulder of the pig. ) pork shoulder is typically roasted and also good for braising. That said, it is also great for slow-roasting or barbecuing. They are typically used to make pulled porkespecially in the southern cooking arena. Typically, it is sold as a 5-or 10-pound roast at the grocery store.