Slow Cooker Pork with Turnip, Yellow Apple and Gentle Miso-Thyme Glaze

Name: Slow Cooker Pork with Turnip, Yellow Apple and Gentle Miso-Thyme Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 380 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusión casera
Ingredients: 2.2 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into large chunks; 1 lb turnip; 2 whole yellow apple; 1 1/4 cups onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 3 tbsp white miso; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh thyme; 1 tsp black pepper; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp water

An original slow cooker dish with tender pork, turnip and yellow apple slowly cooked in an aromatic broth, finished with a gentle miso-thyme glaze and a touch of rice vinegar. The result is silky, balanced and comforting.

20 minPrep

360 minCook

380 minTotal

6Servings

Dairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

1000 g boneless pork shoulder, cut into large chunks (retirar exceso of grasa visible)
450 g turnip (pelado and diced medium)
2 units yellow apple (in wedges gruesos)
180 g onion (en pluma fina)
4 cloves garlic (chopped)
240 ml chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium, if possible)
45 g white miso (for the glaseado)
30 ml rice vinegar (divide uso entre cocción and glaseado)
15 ml olive oil (for dorar opcionalmente)
8 g fresh thyme (hojitas separadas, more extra for terminar)
3 g black pepper (freshly ground)
4 g salt (ajustar with moderation por the miso)
1 g red pepper flakes (optional)
8 g cornstarch (mezclada with 1 tbsp of agua cold for espesar al final)
15 ml water (for mezclar with the maicena)

Nutrition facts

per serving

338 kcal

Calories

29 g

Protein

15 g

Carbs

17 g

Fat

2.7 g

Fiber

12.3 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Soy

Instructions

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1. Season the pork shoulder with the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
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2. For deeper flavor, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Brown the pork in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until colored. The pan will be about 350°F / 175°C. This step is optional but recommended.
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3. Place the onion, garlic, and turnip in the slow cooker. Arrange the browned or raw pork on top, then add the yellow apple wedges.
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4. Stir the broth with 1 tablespoon of the rice vinegar and half of the fresh thyme. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
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5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until the pork is very tender. In most slow cookers, LOW is approximately 190°F to 200°F / 88°C to 93°C.
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6. When about 20 minutes remain, carefully remove 120 ml (1/2 cup) of the hot cooking liquid and whisk it in a bowl with the white miso, the remaining 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and the rest of the thyme until smooth.
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7. Return that miso mixture to the slow cooker and gently stir to coat the pork, turnip, and apple without breaking them up too much.
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8. Add the cornstarch mixed with the water and stir gently. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes more on HIGH so the sauce becomes glossy and lightly thickened. In most slow cookers, HIGH is approximately 250°F to 300°F / 120°C to 150°C.
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9. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot, finishing with a few extra fresh thyme leaves on top.

Chef tips

If you prefer a looser sauce, skip the cornstarch. For a more caramelized finish, you can place the cooked pork under the oven broiler for 3 to 4 minutes at 450°F / 230°C before serving, while reducing the sauce separately.

Substitutions

You can swap the turnip for rutabaga or daikon. Yellow apple can be replaced with Fuji apple. If you do not have fresh thyme, use 1 teaspoon dried thyme. For a soy-free version, replace the miso with 2 tablespoons tahini and 1 extra teaspoon salt, though the flavor will change.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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