Description
A game-changing weeknight dinner that is easy to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for a cozy holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork tenderloin
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1–2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Oil for searing
- Optional: sliced onions and apple wedges
Instructions
- Trim the pork tenderloin of silverskin and excess fat; pat dry. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat a skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned pork tenderloin on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, whisk together the apple butter, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
- Place the seared pork tenderloin into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared apple butter glaze evenly over the pork.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice against the grain into medallions and drizzle with any remaining glaze from the cooker. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For a thicker glaze, reduce the juices on the stovetop before serving. This recipe is adaptable; feel free to try variations with your favorite spices or additional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg