Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Apples (Edit recipe)

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Slow cooker pork tenderloin with apples is a delicious and easy comfort food meal. Made with sweet onions and granny smith apples this easy slow cooker recipe comes with a homemade maple pan gravy.

15 minutes

4 hours

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	210
Fat:	14 g
Carbohydrates:	11 g
Protein:	12 g
Cholesterol:	40 g
Sodium:	395 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	7 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.

Serves: 6

Ingredients

2 whole Pork Tenderloin, approximately 2-3 pounds
2 tsp Kosher Salt
0.5 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp dried Thyme
1 tsp Dry Mustard Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 whole Granny Smith Apple, sliced thin
1 whole Yellow Onion, sliced thin
1 Tbsp Garlic, minced (approximately 2-3 cloves)
4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
0.25 cup All Purpose Flour
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
3 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Remove any excess moisture from the pork tenderloins, by patting them dry with a paper towel. Season the tenderloins on all sides with salt, pepper, thyme, ground mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat on the stovetop with the olive oil.
When the oil shimmers, sear the pork tenderloins in the skillet for 3-5 minutes on each side until nicely browned. (Set the skillet aside to make gravy later!)
Place the pork tenderloins in the slow cooker and add the onions, apples, garlic, and chicken broth.
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours, until the pork is fork-tender. (I recommend low for 4 hours for a juicy tenderloin)
Let the tenderloins rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes and drain the juices from the slow cooker for gravy.
Melt the butter over medium heat on the stovetop, in the skillet used to sear the pork, whisk in the flour, and let the mixture cook for 1 minute.
Slowly pour in the juices, while whisking, along with the apples and onions, if desired.
Next, whisk in the dijon mustard and maple syrup and let the gravy simmer for 2-3 minutes until it's thickened.
Slice the pork tenderloins into pieces and serve with the pan gravy.

Notes

Pork - A pork loin roast can be used instead of pork tenderloin. It is larger and fattier than a tenderloin so additional cook time will be needed.
Onions - White, or red onions can be substituted if needed.
Vegetables - Add chopped carrots, green beans, sweet potatoes, or regular potatoes in the slow cooker.