Chipotle Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Cranberries and Apples {Gluten Free}
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4 -6
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Calories
284 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Chipotle Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Cranberries and Apples {Gluten Free}
Description
Chipotle Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Tacos combine seasoned pork tenderloin rubbed with cinnamon, ginger, clove powder, and pepper, which is then slow-cooked with apple juice, cranberries, maple syrup, and chipotle adobo sauce. After 7 to 8 hours on low, the pork becomes tender enough to shred, while the cooking liquid thickens into a tangy sauce infused with the cranberries. Shredded pork is mixed back into this sauce to retain moisture and flavor.
The apple noodles made from spiralized apples are tossed with maple syrup and cinnamon, adding a fresh, sweet, and crisp contrast to the rich pork. A simple sauce using Greek yogurt and maple syrup accompanies the tacos, bringing a creamy element with mild sweetness. Corn tortillas are used for serving, and green onions add a fresh garnish.
This recipe yields a dish with a balance of smoky, sweet, tart, and spicy flavors, offering multiple textures from tender pork to crisp apple noodles. It makes a complete meal that can work well for casual dinners or gatherings.
According to the notes, the pork remains moist after shredding and mixing back into the juices, though any excess liquid can be removed to adjust consistency to preference.
Ingredients
For the pork:
- 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp clove powder
- pepper pinch
- 1 lbs pork tenderloin just under 1 1/2
- 1 Cup apple juice no-sugar added
- 2 Cups cranberries Fresh or Thawed frozen
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 Tbsp adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
For the apple noodles:
- 3 apple spiralized with the 3mm blade., I used fuji, large
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
For the sauce:
- 1/4 Cup plain Non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp, pure
- white corn tortillas for serving
- green onion for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients up the pork tenderloin.
- Dry off the pork tenderloin and rub the spice mixture all over it, making sure to really press it into all sides so it's evenly coated.
- Combine the apple juice, cranberries, 2 Tbsp of the maple syrup and adobe sauce in the bottom of a 5 quart slow cooker, stirring to mix well. Add the pork into the slow cooker, spooning the juices over top and really nestling the pork among the cranberries. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat is very tender and falls apart. Mine took 8 hours.
- Once the pork is cooked, transfer to a cutting board. Using a potato masher, mash up all the liquid in the slow cooker, so that the cranberries break down, mix into the juice and thicken it.
- Using two forks, shred the pork and then place back into the slow cooker. Mix to coat with the juices. *
- Once the pork is shredded mix the apple noodles with 1 Tbsp of maple syrup, 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.. In a separate small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt with the remaining Maple syrup.
- Serve the pork on a tortilla, topped with the apple noodles, a drizzle of the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of green onions, if desired.
- DEVOUR
Notes
- Maintain the pork's moisture by mixing the shredded meat back into the cooking juices after shredding.
- If the sauce is too watery, you can spoon out some of the excess liquid to achieve your desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 696mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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