Pork Tenderloin with Apples
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
776 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pork Tenderloin with Apples
Description
The Pork Tenderloin with Apples recipe uses two pork tenderloins cooked gently atop sliced apples and onions in a slow cooker. Herbs like thyme and rosemary and minced garlic season the meat while apple cider and cider vinegar provide a bright, acidic braising liquid. This slow, moist heat method results in tender, flavorful pork that absorbs the sweet and tart notes of the apples and cider.
After cooking, the juices are thickened into a sauce with cornstarch and water, offering a pleasant gravy to accompany the meat. The final presentation includes fresh apple slices and rosemary sprigs for added color and aroma, enhancing the dish's autumnal character.
This meal is suitable for an easy slow-cooker dinner that showcases pork with complementary fruit flavors and herbs. It pairs well with simple side vegetables or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition estimates are provided, but no additional make-ahead or storage tips are noted. The slow cooking times allow some flexibility in preparation, either on low or high setting.
Ingredients
Pork Tenderloin with Apples
- 2 apple
- 1 onion
- 2 pork tenderloin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- apple slices
- rosemary fresh
Sauce for Pork Tenderloin
- 2 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Pork Tenderloin with apples instructions
- Slice the onion and apples, and put in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Place the pork tenderloin on top of the apples and onions.
- Sprinkle the tenderloin with salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary.
- Mince two cloves of garlic and sprinkle on top.
- Pour the apple cider vinegar and the apple cider over the whole thing, and cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
- Garnish with apple slices and rosemary.
Sauce for Pork Tenderloin
- Ladle the sauce from the bottom of the slow cooker into a sauce pan.
- Combine the water and cornstarch and slowly stir into the sauce pan. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Notes
- For more flavor, use fresh herbs if available to enhance aroma.
- Cooking times vary based on slow cooker settings; check pork tenderness before serving.
- The sauce can be adjusted in thickness by modifying the cornstarch amount.
- Garnish with fresh apple slices and rosemary for a fresh presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 776 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 776kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 125g | 250% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 393mg | 131% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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