Place diced vegetables in the slow cooker.
Heat up a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet.
Brown the pork roast on all sides in the skillet.
Place the roast on top of the vegetables.
Add water, apple cider (if using) and chicken stock.
Add thyme.
Cover the slow cooker and set on low for 6 hours.
When ready, pull the roast out (be careful as its very tender and may easily fall apart).
Pull the meat apart on a plate. Return to the slow cooker. Stir everything in together.
