Description
This Crock Pot Apricot Pork Tenderloin recipe is an effortless and savory dish perfect for weeknight meals. The combination of sweet apricot preserves and savory garlic envelops tender pork, creating a show-stopping dinner that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
- For the Pork: 2 pounds Pork Tenderloins
- For the Glaze: 1 cup Apricot Preserves, 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium optional), 1 cup Broth (Chicken or Vegetable, low-sodium options best), 4 cloves Garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons Stone Ground Mustard, 1 tablespoon Minced Dried Onion, 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, 1 teaspoon Salt
- For Garnish: 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat off the pork tenderloins.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the tenderloins with salt and pepper, then sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared tenderloins to the slow cooker.
- Mix together the apricot preserves, broth, soy sauce, garlic, mustard, dried onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Pour this mixture over the pork, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Let the pork rest for 10 minutes after cooking.
- Slice and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.
- Searing the meat is recommended for enhanced flavor and moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches 145°F for safe consumption and optimal tenderness.
- Resist opening the lid during cooking to maintain consistent temperature.
- Allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes after cooking for juicy slices.
- Experiment with different fruit preserves like peach or orange for flavor variations.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freeze leftovers securely for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth to keep the pork tender.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
- Opt for low-sodium broth and soy sauce to reduce salt intake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2.5-3 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg