Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork and Cider Stew

Name: Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork and Cider Stew
Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, divided; 8 ounces peeled fresh pearl onions (about 20); 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup apple cider or unfiltered apple juice; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 teaspoons dried sage; 1 bay leaf; 8 ounces medium red potatoes, quartered; 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces