Slow Cooker Autumn Pork with Apples and Sweet Potatoes
Tender pork loin simmered with sweet potatoes, crisp apples, and onions in warm autumn spices. A hands-off, veggie-packed family meal with no added sugar.
Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Bambi + Lila
Bambi created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
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Equipment
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Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Place sliced yellow onion
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Place sliced yellow onion
Place sliced yellow onion, cubed sweet potato, diced apple, and trimmed brussels sprouts in the bottom of a 6-quart (5.7L) slow cooker.
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Mix olive oil
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, ground cinnamon, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
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Rub the spice mixture over all sides…
Rub the spice mixture over all sides of the pork tenderloin.
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Place the seasoned pork tenderloin directly on…
Place the seasoned pork tenderloin directly on top of the vegetable and fruit layer in the slow cooker.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Pour chicken broth around the sides of…
Pour chicken broth around the sides of the slow cooker, taking care not to wash off the spices on the pork.
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Cover with the lid and cook on…
Cover with the lid and cook on LOW heat for 4 to 5 hours (or HIGH heat for 2.5 to 3 hours) until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Look for: the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender
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Transfer the pork to a cutting board…
Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Allow: 5 to 10 minutes
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Serve sliced pork alongside a generous portion…
Serve sliced pork alongside a generous portion of the cooked apples, sweet potatoes, and brussels sprouts from the slow cooker.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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