NORMANDY PORK WITH APPLES

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Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large firm apples, like Fuji, quartered and cored
12 oz shallots (or yellow onion)
2 T unsalted butter
2 T veg oil
3 # boneless pork shoulder , cut in 2 inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 c apple cider or juice
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c creme fraiche (or sour cream)

Steps:

Put apples in bottom of slow cooker. Add whole shallots or quartered onions. In large skillet, melt butter and oil. Brown pork pieces in skillet. Add to slow cooker. Salt and pepper to taste, Pour off fat in skillet. Add cider and vinegar, stirring to simmer. Add broth, scraping bottom of pan. Pour liquid over rest in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Separate solids from liquid. Skim fat. Stir in creme fraiche, taste for seasoning. Serve with buttered noodles