Description
Discover an effortless Crock Pot Apricot Pork Tenderloin recipe perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features tender pork coated in a sweet and savory apricot glaze, creating a comforting and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Pork Tenderloins
- 1 cup Apricot Preserves
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup Soy Sauce
- 1 cup Broth (Chicken or Vegetable)
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoons Stone Ground Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Minced Dried Onion
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 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.
- Experiment with different fruit preserves like peach or orange for flavor variations.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the glaze.
- Consider adding chopped carrots or potatoes to the slow cooker for a one-pot meal.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2.5-3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- 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