Cider Pork Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Layer onions and garlic in slow cooker.
2. 2
   In a heavy plastic bag, combine flour, thyme, salt & pepper.
3. 3
   In batches, add pork to flour mixture & toss to coat.
4. 4
   In a large, non-stick skillet, heat half the oil on med-high heat.
5. 5
   Cook pork in batches, adding more oil as needed, until browned all over.
6. 6
   With a slotted spoon, transfer pork to slow cooker.
7. 7
   Add 1 cup apple cider and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar to skillet and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up all brown bits from bottom of skillet.
8. 8
   Pour over pork in slow cooker.
9. 9
   Add bay leaves.
10. 10
    Cover & cook on low 8-10 hours or high 3-4 hours until pork is tender.
11. 11
    Discard bay leaves.
12. 12
    Stir in peppers.
13. 13
    Add remaining cider & cider vinegar to taste/consistency preference.
14. 14
    Cover & cook on high one hour longer.
15. 15
    Skim fat from sauce, and adjust seasonings if necessary.
16. 16
    Top with parsley & serve.
17. 17
    Optional: Serve with unpeeled red apple slices.