Savoring Sweet and Tangy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin with Apples

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin with Apples

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 hours hrs

Total Time 7 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 297

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 lb pork tenderloin
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium apples
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 cup water or broth
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley

Method

 

1. Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the pork in a hot skillet with a little oil until browned on all sides; this adds depth of flavor.
3. In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and a splash of water or broth to make the sauce.
4. Place sliced apples and onion at the bottom of the slow cooker.
5. Place the seared pork on top of the apples and pour the sauce over it.
6. Tuck rosemary sprigs around the pork.
7. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours (420 minutes).
8. Remove the pork and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
9. Serve the pork slices with the apples and spoon the remaining sauce over the top.
10. Verify doneness with a food thermometer before serving.

Notes

I always add a splash of apple cider vinegar to cut through the sweetness, and I slice the apples into rings so they soften nicely and stay intact during the long cook.

Food Safety Note: Always use a food thermometer to confirm your dish has reached a safe internal temperature before serving, and follow your country’s official food safety guidelines for meat, poultry, and slow-cooking. Cook times in this recipe are estimates — appliance and ingredient variation affects actual cook time.