Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sweet Potatoes
Juicy pork tenderloin slow-cooked with tender sweet potatoes and sliced apples in a mild, sweet glaze. A cozy 10-minute prep family meal that elementary kids love.
Prep
10 min
Cook
270 min
Total
280 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff 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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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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
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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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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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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Prep
10 min
Cook
270 min
Total
280 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: Cut the sweet potatoes and apples the night before and submerge them in water in the fridge so morning assembly takes under 5 minutes.
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Instructions
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Peel and slice 1
Peel and slice 1.5 large sweet potatoes into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes and place them into the bottom of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
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Core and slice 1
Core and slice 1.5 red apples into thick wedges and scatter them over the sweet potatoes.
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Season a 1-pound (450g) pork tenderloin with…
Season a 1-pound (450g) pork tenderloin with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper, then place the tenderloin directly on top of the sweet potatoes and apples.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Whisk 6 tbsp apple cider
In a small bowl, whisk 6 tbsp apple cider, 1.5 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp mild mustard, and 1.5 tsp olive oil until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Pour the apple cider mixture evenly over…
Pour the apple cider mixture evenly over the pork and vegetables.
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Cover with the lid and cook on…
Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours (or HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours) until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) on a meat thermometer and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Look for: the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) on a meat thermometer 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 minutes before slicing into rounds.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Serve 1/3 of the sliced pork alongside…
Serve 1/3 of the sliced pork alongside 1/3 of the warm sweet potatoes and cooked apples spooned with a little pan juices.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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