Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pork Loin With Sweet Potato
Tender pork loin simmered low and slow with apple cider, sweet potatoes, and aromatic herbs. A comforting, high-protein Sunday prep meal that fills the home with warm autumn flavors.
Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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.
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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
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min
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Store leftover portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for quick, high-protein weekday lunches.
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Combine 0.5 cups apple cider, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried thyme, 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Place 1.5 lbs pork loin, 2 large sweet potatoes (cubed), 2 medium apples (cored and sliced), and 1 medium yellow onion (sliced) into the slow cooker insert.
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Pour the cider mixture evenly over the…
Pour the cider mixture evenly over the pork loin and vegetables.
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Cover with the lid and set the…
Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to LOW for 6 hours (or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours) until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Look for: the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender
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Transfer the pork loin to a cutting…
Transfer the pork loin to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Serve 1 serving of sliced pork alongside…
Serve 1 serving of sliced pork alongside the warm sweet potatoes and apples from the slow cooker, spooning the pan juices over top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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