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This recipe for crockpot apple pork tenderloin creates fall-apart tender pork infused with spices, honey, and apple juice. Ultra moist and flavorful, the whole family will love it.

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This crockpot apple pork tenderloin recipe combines juicy pork with sweet apples for a delicious, fall-inspired meal. Slow cooking the tenderloin creates tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat that's packed with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe is a must-try for any pork lover. Serve with your favorite sides for a comforting dinner everyone will enjoy.

Making this recipe is simple, and you can follow the step-by-step guide below for a perfect meal. We’ve included helpful photos and detailed directions to make cooking easy. Plus, discover pro tips and tricks to enhance your dish. Check out our frequently asked questions section for answers to common recipe queries!

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Ingredients for Crockpot Apple Pork Tenderloin

ingredients for making Crockpot Apple Pork Tenderloin

What you'll need to make this

2 to 3 Granny Smith apples (about 2 cups)
1 medium onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 pork tenderloin
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon of garlic powder
½ teaspoon of ground mustard
¼ cup of honey

How to Make

FIRST STEP: Slice apples and onions into ½-inch slices. Sprinkle the apples and onions along the bottom of a crockpot, reserving some of the apple slices.

Pro Tip

If your apples have tough skins, consider peeling them before slicing them. The apples are going to break down almost to applesauce consistency during cooking.

slices of apples and onions in a crockpot

SECOND STEP: Use a sharp knife to make deep slits across the top of the pork loin about ¾-inches apart.

a tenderloin cut into pieces and put in a crockpot with other ingredients

THIRD STEP: Settle the tenderloin into the bed of apples and onions. Place a piece of apple into each slice in the tenderloin.

apple pieces placed into each slice in the tenderloin

FOURTH STEP: In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, ground mustard, and honey to make a paste.

stirring together the cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, mustard and honey in a crockpot

FIFTH STEP: Spread the paste over the top of the tenderloin.

spreading the paste over the top of the tenderloin in the crockpot

SIXTH STEP: Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on high or 7 to 8 hours on low.

Pro Tip

Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check for doneness. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.

Serve your slow cooker honey apple pork tenderloin with an extra drizzle of honey.

Can I bake this easy pork tenderloin in the oven?

You could make this slow cooker pork tenderloin and apples in the oven, adjusting the cooking time to account for the different cooking methods. Use a meat thermometer to keep an eye on the doneness of the meat.

How to keep pork loin from drying out?

The key to keeping your pork moist is adding more moisture while it cooks. For this recipe, the juices released from the apples and onions while cooking keeps your pork nice and tender. We like white onion in this crockpot honey pork recipe but you could substitute them for sweet onions or yellow onion instead.

Can I add anything else to this slow cooker dish?

You can add in washed, diced potatoes to the dish for a full meal. Any potato will work here, even sweet potatoes.

How to Store Crockpot Apple Pork Tenderloin

IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover slow cooker honey apple pork loin in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

IN THE FREEZER: This crock pot pork tenderloin will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Crockpot Apple Pork Tenderloin on a wooden board with some cut pieces

yummy Crockpot Apple Pork Tenderloin in a crockpot

Crockpot Apple Pork Tenderloin

This recipe for crockpot apple pork tenderloin creates fall-apart tender pork infused with spices, honey, and apple juice. Ultra moist and flavorful, the whole family will love it.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 15

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings servings

Calories 2690 kcal

Ingredients

2 to 3 Granny Smith apples about 2 cups
1 medium onion sliced (about 1 cup)
1 pork tenderloin
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ cup honey

DIRECTIONS

Slice apples and onions into ½-inch slices. Sprinkle the apples and onions along the bottom of a crockpot, reserving some of the apple slices.
Use a sharp knife to make slices across the top of the pork tenderloin about ¾-inches apart.
Settle the tenderloin into the bed of apples and onions. Place a piece of apple into each slice in the tenderloin.
Stir together the cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, ground mustard, and honey to make a paste.
Spread the paste over the top of the tenderloin.
Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on high, or 7 to 8 hours on low.

Notes

If your apples have tough skins, consider peeling them before slicing them. The apples are going to break down almost to applesauce consistency during cooking.
Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check for doneness. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.
Serve your slow cooker honey apple pork tenderloin with an extra drizzle of honey.

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Crockpot Apple Pork Tenderloin