When the weather settles into that deep winter chill and the fields around the Cotswolds turn frosty, there is nothing quite like a slow-cooked recipe filling the kitchen with warmth. This pulled pork with homemade apple sauce and fennel coleslaw has become a favourite on the Bensons' table, partly because it is easy to make for a crowd and partly because it brings together some of our best-loved ingredients, especially Bensons Cloudy Apple Juice.
This is the kind of dish you can put in the oven on a quiet weekend afternoon and leave to tenderise while you get on with everything else. It is full of gentle spice, soft braised onions, sweet apple, and crisp veg. Serve it in soft rolls, and you have a proper winter treat that everyone tucks into! It’s perfect for leftovers this Christmas!
The Recipe
This recipe comes straight from Lexi Benson’s kitchen, and it is the perfect example of how simple ingredients can become something special when they cook low and slow. The pork shoulder is rubbed with Dijon mustard and chilli flakes, then cooked gently with cider vinegar, onions and Bensons Cloudy Apple Juice. The apple sauce is made from Bramley apples, butter and a splash more juice for a fragrant sweetness. The fennel coleslaw brings crunch and freshness, keeping the whole dish beautifully balanced.
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Why It Works So Well
Bensons Cloudy Apple Juice is the secret to the flavour. It gives the pork a soft, rounded sweetness as it cooks, and it also brings the apple sauce together without being too sharp. The result is tender meat that pulls apart easily and sauce that feels homemade in every way.
The fennel coleslaw adds a bright contrast, with finely sliced fennel, crisp carrot and a light mustard dressing. You can serve it on the side or pile it straight into the bun with the pork. Either way, it lifts the whole dish!
Serving Suggestions
Pile the pulled pork into warm rolls and top with apple sauce. Add a generous spoonful of coleslaw either inside the bun or served on the side. It pairs beautifully with simple winter salads, roast potatoes or a tray of baked roots.
Serve it with a mug of Bensons Winter Mulled Apple Juice for the ultimate winter treat.
Bringing Bensons to the Table
This dish celebrates the ingredients we love using day to day. Bensons Cloudy Apple Juice brings natural sweetness, depth and that signature orchard flavour that fits so comfortably in winter. Fire up the oven, let the pork cook slowly, and enjoy a relaxed meal that feels cosy and seasonal.
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