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Tender Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Easy Apple Cider Dijon Sauce

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A comforting slow cooker pork tenderloin recipe featuring a tender, juicy pork roast simmered in a sweet and tangy apple cider Dijon sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners with minimal active prep time.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup apple cider (preferably fresh or unfiltered)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork tenderloin dry and trim any excess fat or silver skin. Season generously with salt (about 1/2 teaspoon) and pepper (about 1/4 teaspoon) on all sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides for 2-3 minutes until a golden crust forms. Remove pork and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in the apple cider to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Stir in Dijon mustard, brown sugar, chicken broth, and thyme. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced and well combined.
  6. Place the seared pork tenderloin in the slow cooker. Pour the apple cider Dijon sauce over the pork, ensuring the meat is mostly submerged.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until pork is fork-tender and juicy.
  8. Remove pork and let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes to redistribute juices.
  9. Optional: Pour cooking liquid into a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry and whisk into sauce over medium heat until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  10. Slice pork into medallions and drizzle with warm apple cider Dijon sauce. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Notes

Searing the pork before slow cooking adds depth of flavor and a rich crust. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. To thicken sauce, use cornstarch slurry after cooking. For faster cooking, cut pork into smaller pieces or use Instant Pot pressure cooking. Rest pork before slicing to retain juices. Optional to add root vegetables in slow cooker for a full meal.

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