September 22, 2023
Review RecipeCrockpot Apple Pork Tenderloin
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Apple is a favorite fall flavor to combine with pork, and this crockpot apple pork tenderloin marries these two flavors so well. Cooking the tenderloin in the crockpot will make it fall-apart tender, and the sweet apples and spices will make this meat so incredibly flavorful.
Crockpot Apple Pork Tenderloin Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 2 to 3 Granny Smith apples (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of ground mustard
- ¼ cup of honey
Substitutions And Additions
PORK: This crockpot apple pork loin recipe could be modified for other cuts of pork if you’d like.
A pork loin roast or fried pork chops would both be delicious smothered in apples and spices too!
Just note you’d have to modify the cooking time depending on the cut of meat you use.
APPLES: You can use whichever type of apple you would like.
We like Granny Smith for the tart flavor, but Fuji, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp are all great choices for the variety of apples you pick.
SPICES: You can vary the spices and seasonings to your preference. The sweet and savory flavors of the ones in the recipe give the pork a great flavor, but you can modify it if you’d like.
SAUCE: You could add or omit ingredients from the sauce. Substituting ground mustard for a bit of Dijon mustard would add a little extra bit of tanginess.
ONIONS: We like white onions in this crockpot honey pork recipe, but you could substitute them for sweet onions or yellow onions instead.
POTATOES: Add in washed, diced potatoes to the dish for a full meal. Any potato will work here, even sweet potatoes.
How To Make This Crockpot Apple Pork Tenderloin Recipe
STEP ONE: Slice apples and onions into ½-inch slices. Sprinkle the apples and onions along the bottom of a crockpot, reserving some of the apple slices.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
If your apples have tough skins, consider peeling them before slicing them. The apples are going to break down almost to applesauce consistency during cooking.
STEP TWO: Use a sharp knife to make deep slits across the top of the pork loin about ¾-inches apart.
STEP THREE: Settle the tenderloin into the bed of apples and onions. Place a piece of apple into each slice in the tenderloin.
STEP FOUR: In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, ground mustard, and honey to make a paste.
STEP FIVE: Spread the paste over the top of the tenderloin.
STEP SIX: Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on high or 7 to 8 hours on low.
PRO TIP:
Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check for doneness. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.
Serve your slow cooker honey apple pork tenderloin with an extra drizzle of honey.
How To Serve
Add green beans and rice or dinner rolls to this crock pot pork tenderloin with apples and onions for a delicious meal.
This pork tenderloin would be lovely to serve for company but easy enough to throw together for a weeknight meal. It’s always lovely to come home to the aromas of a slow cooker simmering away.
For more pork crock pot recipes, try our crockpot Ranch pork chops and Dr Pepper pulled pork.
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store this slow cooker honey apple pork loin in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days.
IN THE FREEZER: This crock pot pork tenderloin will keep in the freezer for up to one month.
This crockpot apple pork tenderloin is a super-fast meal to fix up with only a handful of simple ingredients. The tender pork and soft apples tucked into the loin cook slowly in the crockpot, infusing the pork with spices, honey and apple juice to produce a moist end result with so much flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
You could make this slow cooker pork tenderloin and apples in the oven, adjusting the cooking time to account for the different cooking method. Use a meat thermometer to keep an eye for the doneness of the meat.
You could prepare the pork, apples and sauce and store them in the fridge the night before. Pop it in the slow cooker and turn it on to cook all day.
The key to keeping your pork moist is adding more moisture while it cooks. For this recipe, the juices released from the apples and onions while cooking keeps your pork nice and tender.
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Crockpot Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 Granny Smith apples about 2 cups
- 1 medium onion sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- Slice apples and onions into ½-inch slices. Sprinkle the apples and onions along the bottom of a crockpot, reserving some of the apple slices.
- Use a sharp knife to make slices across the top of the pork tenderloin about ¾-inches apart.
- Settle the tenderloin into the bed of apples and onions. Place a piece of apple into each slice in the tenderloin.
- Stir together the cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, ground mustard, and honey to make a paste.
- Spread the paste over the top of the tenderloin.
- Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on high, or 7 to 8 hours on low.
Notes
- If your apples have tough skins, consider peeling them before slicing them. The apples are going to break down almost to applesauce consistency during cooking.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check for doneness. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Serve your slow cooker honey apple pork tenderloin with an extra drizzle of honey.
Comments
Gloria says
This is such an easy and delicious dinner!
Tara Paton says
Delicious and was super easy. I will definitely make it again
Patti says
Wonderful and so easy. My company raved about and had it the next day for lunch on toast. Will definitely be in my regular rotation!
Kellie says
Little to much cumin for some of my family. Will cut it in half next time, but otherwise they loved it!
Michelle says
What size, in lbs, pork tenderloin
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Michelle – it’s about a pound, enjoy!