Step 1

Layer the sweet potatoes, the parsnips, the onion, the pork, and the apple in a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker.

Step 2

Stir the flour, the salt, the sage, the thyme, and the pepper together in a small bowl.

Step 3

Add the cider to the flour mixture and stir until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the cider mixture over the meat and the vegetables in the slow cooker.

Step 5

Cover and cook until the pork and the sweet potatoes are fork tender, about 7-9 hours on low heat.

Step 6

Serve.