Description

A set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipe featuring juicy pork tenderloin coated in a sticky, sweet-savory apple cider glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds pork tenderloins
1 cup apple cider
1 cup apple cider glaze (such as French’s or Stubb’s)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)

Instructions

Pat pork tenderloins dry with paper towels and trim off any silver skin.
Season the pork generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
In a small bowl, mix apple cider and apple cider glaze. Add fresh thyme sprigs if using.
Place seasoned pork in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
Pour the glaze mixture over the pork, ensuring meat is mostly submerged.
Dot the top of the pork with butter pieces.
Cover and cook on High for 4-5 hours or on Low for 6-7 hours, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Remove pork from slow cooker and let rest on a carving board for 5 minutes.
Slice pork into 1/2-inch medallions.
Spoon warm glaze over the sliced pork and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the slow cooker; ensure space for glaze circulation. Pork is safe at 145°F but will be juiciest at this temperature. Resting the meat is crucial to retain juices. To thicken the sauce, simmer the liquid in a saucepan for 5-10 minutes or use a cornstarch slurry. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen separately.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4-5 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 medallion with gla
Calories: 280
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 400
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 12
Protein: 25

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