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Crockpot Cinnamon Brown Sugar Apple Pork Tenderloin

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A healthy and delicious slow-cooked pork tenderloin with a sweet apple and cinnamon flavor, perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Pork Tenderloin
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 medium Apples, cored and sliced
  • 1/2 cup packed Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves (optional)
  • 1 cup unsweetened Apple Cider or Juice
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Water (for cornstarch slurry, optional)
  • Fresh Parsley or Thyme (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pork Tenderloin by patting it dry and seasoning it with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the Pork in olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
  3. Mix the spices in a bowl: brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and pepper.
  4. Create the sauce by adding apple cider, vinegar, and mustard to the spice mixture and whisking until mostly dissolved.
  5. Layer sliced apples at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  6. Add the seared pork on top of the apples, then pour the sauce over everything.
  7. Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until pork is cooked through and apples are tender.
  8. Let the Pork rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  9. Thicken the sauce if desired using a cornstarch slurry.
  10. Serve the sliced pork with apples and sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

This recipe is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It’s naturally gluten-free and can be modified for different dietary needs.

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Keywords: pork tenderloin, slow cooker, healthy recipe, meal prep, low calorie, apple, cinnamon

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