Slow Cooker Apple Butter Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Slow Cooker Apple Butter Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Slow Cooker Apple Butter Glazed Pork Tenderloin with a sweet-savory glaze and juicy slices. Cook until tender and reach 145°F, then spoon the flavorful sauce over the finished pork.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

resting 5

Total Time 4 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Pork and seasoning

2 lb pork tenderloin
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper

Apple butter glaze

0.5 cup apple butter
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 clove garlic minced
0.5 tsp cinnamon
0.25 tsp nutmeg

Cooking liquid and garnish

1 cup apple cider or chicken broth
1 fresh thyme for garnish

Equipment

1 slow cooker

Method

Season and mix the glaze

Season the pork tenderloin all over with salt and black pepper.
Whisk together apple butter, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.

Slow cook and glaze

Place the pork in the slow cooker and pour the apple cider or chicken broth around it.
Brush the apple butter glaze generously all over the pork so the surface is coated.
Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–2.5 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, and the glaze looks glossy and thickened.

Rest, slice, and serve

Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing so juices redistribute.
Spoon the remaining sauce from the slow cooker over the sliced pork and garnish with fresh thyme.

Notes

For best flavor, make sure the pork is fully coated with the glaze before cooking; baste once if your cooker runs hot. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently until warmed through. Freezing is yes—freeze sliced portions with a bit of sauce for up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge overnight. For a gluten-free swap, use gluten-free soy sauce.