INGREDIENTS:
* 2 pounds boneless trimmed pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
* 3 tablespoons flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 6 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
* 4 medium potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
* 2 cups apple cider
* 1 tablespoon vinegar
* 1/2 cup cold water
* 1/4 cup flour

PREPARATION:
Combine 3 tablespoons flour, salt, thyme and pepper; toss with meat. Put carrots, potatoes, onion and apple in slow cooker. Top with the pork cubes. Combine apple cider and vinegar; pour over meat. Cover and cook on LOW for 9 to 11 hours. Turn slow cooker to HIGH. Blend 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 cup cold water, stirring until smooth. Stir into hot liquid in slow cooker. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer, or until thickened. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serves 8.