Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes & Apples

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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes & Apples

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes & Apples is a beautifully balanced dish of sweet and savory flavors. The tender pork cooks low and slow with caramelized apples and hearty sweet potatoes, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Total Time4 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pork with sweet potatoes and apples, Slow cooker pork tenderloin

Servings: servings

Calories: 934kcal

Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

For the spice blend:

2 tablespoons light brown sugar
½ teaspoon dried thyme crumbled
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

For the rest:

2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and sliced ½ inch thick
1 cup onion chopped
2 tablespoons ginger chopped
1 tablespoon garlic chopped, about 2 cloves
2 pork tenderloins silver skin removed
2 medium Granny Smith apples peeled and cut into 8-10 wedges
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup water or apple juice

Instructions

Mix the brown sugar, thyme, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cayenne (if using) until evenly combined.
Pour the water or apple juice into the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer at the base.
Sprinkle the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic over the sweet potatoes. Evenly distribute half of the spice blend on top of the vegetables.
Trim the silver skin from the pork tenderloins. Rub the remaining spice mixture all over the pork to coat it thoroughly. Place the tenderloins on top of the vegetables, adjusting them to fit if necessary.
Arrange the apple wedges and dried cranberries around the pork tenderloins.
Set the slow cooker to high and cook for about 2 hours, or select low and cook for 4–5 hours. Check that the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and the sweet potatoes are tender.
Transfer the pork tenderloins to a cutting board and slice them into thick medallions. Spoon the sweet potatoes, onions, and apples into a serving dish and arrange the pork slices around the edges. Serve the cooking liquid as a sauce on the side.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the pork.
You can use any kind of apple but the tart Granny Smith help balance the sweetness in this dish.
Add cayenne pepper if you want a subtle kick of heat.
Sweet potatoes can be replaced with butternut squash.

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