Spend less time setting and cleaning up with this easy recipe that comes together in just one pot. The juicy and tender pork has just a hint of apple while the sweet potatoes are amplified by a yummy brown sugar mixture, this gorgeous meal will impress your whole family—without anyone knowing you barely had to cook at all.
Decadent Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin And Sweet Potatoes
Who doesn’t love recipes that need just a little prep to become a showstopper? I know I do! That’s why I love the ease and convenience of a crockpot meal especially when cooking pork tenderloin. The slow cooking time leads to a perfectly tender, fall apart with just a touch, pork loin roast—without turning your kitchen into a hot box from having the oven on all day.
A good pork roast isn’t complete without a hearty side. Enter: roasted sweet potatoes that cook along with the pork. I wanted to mix up the classic Sunday roast idea by using sweet potatoes instead of classic Yukon Gold potatoes. I love the way the natural sweetness pairs with the subtly sweet brown sugar mixture and the touch of apple in this recipe. Sometimes all you need to really wow your dinner table is an unexpected, but delicious touch.
The sweet potatoes have just a subtle sweetness to them, if you want a sweeter version, try making candied yams or sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows.
The best part of this easy slow cooker pork tenderloin recipe is that you can prep it before work and come home to a delicious meal! (While we’re at it, mac and cheese or green beans would be an excellent addition to this easy meal.)
How Do I Know Pork Is Cooked Properly?
Here’s the deal: depending on the cut, you might need to tweak the cooking time a bit. If you haven’t already, it’s high time to get yourself a trusty meat thermometer—it’s like the sidekick every pork recipe deserves! You’re aiming for an internal temperature of 145ºF. But here’s my pro tip, pull it out when it hits 135ºF. Since pork will continue cooking after being removed from heat, this ensures you don’t overcook such a lean cut of meat.
Why You’ll Fall For This Easy Pork Tenderloin Recipe
- Simple Ingredients – With just two main ingredients and a Creole spice mixture, this amazing pork tenderloin tastes like you worked on it all day.
- Convenience – We all know the real beauty of a slow cooker recipe is that you can do other things while it works its magic.
- Family Favorite – This is one of those recipes that’s hearty and a hit for all ages.
Ingredients For This Slow Cooker Tenderloin Pork Recipe
- Pork Tenderloin – This lean cut of pork is already one of the most tender cuts you can get. This recipe uses just 1 pork tenderloin which weighs about 1.5 lbs.
- Produce – Grab your favorite kind of apple, I recommend a sweeter kind like Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious, and two sweet potatoes.
- Spices – A little salt and Creole seasoning are all you need.
- Brown Sugar – This will bring out the flavor of the apples while marrying it with the other spices.
What Is Creole Seasoning?
Creole seasoning hails from Louisiana and can be made with dried or fresh herbs. It is typically a blend of salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika. If you have these on hand you can go ahead and make your own at home!
How To Cook Pork Tenderloin In A Crock Pot
Step One: Peel & Prep
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into thick 1-inch slices. Place them in the bottom of a slow cooker. You can leave the peelings on, but they’ll come off while cooking and then you have pieces of peeling mixed in, so I like to peel them.
Step Two: Make Spice Mixture
In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar and spices together.
Step Three: Break Out Your Meat Tenderizer
Pound the pork tenderloin until it is ½-inch thick. Cover with chopped apples and sprinkle with a tablespoon of the brown sugar mixture. You can use a meat hammer, or rolling pin to pound the tenderloin.
Step Four: Assemble In Slow Cooker
Starting at the small end, roll the pork and place it on top of the sweet potatoes. Add any extra apple pieces to the top of the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over the top.
Step Five: Cover & Cook
Set your slow cooker to low heat and cook for 4-5 hours.
Step Six: Slice & Serve
Remove the pork roll to a cutting board and slice. Serve with the sweet potatoes and enjoy!
A Couple Tips For Easy Pork Tenderloin In Slow Cooker
- At the four-hour mark, test the center of the pork with a meat thermometer. Once it reaches 145º, you’re all set.
- Save the au jus to turn into gravy and serve with mashed potatoes the next day.
- Make pork tenderloin sandwiches with any leftovers for a casual take on a Thanksgiving dinner sandwich.
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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 (1 ½ lb) pork tenderloin
- 1 apple chopped
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 sweet potatoes
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into thick 1 inch slices. Place in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Combine the brown sugar and seasoning in a small bowl.
- Pound the pork tenderloin until it is ½ inch thick. Cover with chopped apples and sprinkle with a tablespoon of the brown sugar mixture.
- Starting at the small end, roll up and place on top of the sweet potatoes. Add any extra apple pieces to the top of the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Test at 4 hours with a meat thermometer, it should read 145º.
- Remove the pork roll to a cutting board and slice. Serve with the sweet potatoes.
Barbara’s Tips + Notes
- At the four-hour mark, test the center of the pork with a meat thermometer. Once it reaches 145º, you’re all set.
- Save the au jus to turn into gravy and serve with mashed potatoes the next day.
- Make pork tenderloin sandwiches with any leftovers for a casual take on a Thanksgiving dinner sandwich.
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P J Keenum says
I’m not a fan of apples. What else could I use?
Barbara Curry says
You could try pears instead.
George says
I have to say this sounds delicious, and I plan to make it soon. Just dropping a line because I think you have a large typo. Your picture of the pork, does in fact look like a wrapped Tenderloin, but in the recipe the text say’s 11 1/2 pound Tenderloin. Thinking that is a whopper, even for a loin. Maybe 1 1/2 pound? Just a heads up. I’ll let you know how it works out with a smaller Tenderloin. 🙂 As to pears or apples, I like both, so a win win.
Barbara Curry says
Thanks for pointing that out, I think it is just the way it was squeezed together on mobile. I’ve made it more clear and added some parenthesis. You are right, an 11 lb pork tenderloin would be one humongous pig!
George West says
Wow, adding the Apple Pie really helped. I cook a Pork Tenderloin at least once a month. Usually grilled, or in the oven. This is the first time I drowned a piece of pork. I have to say I can see more “pork” being done in my crock pot. I actually have some ribs cooking as I type, another first. Anyhow back to the recipe. I did add a bit of cinnamon, just because it marries so well to brown sugar. I put in the Creole seasoning, can’t say that amount made or broke anything, so it could be left out I suppose? This pork was fabulous, plain and simple, a great combo of an Apple pie, and a tenderloin. Glad I tried it. I had some smashed taters, and my Wife cleaned up the sweet potatoes. I like them candied, otherwise not my fav. We both voted this into our regular rotation, and couldn’t be easier to prep, and cook. Give it a try. Barb, thanks for the recipe. It is a winner.
Barbara Curry says
Thanks for the review, I’m glad it was a hit and made it into your rotation.
Suzanne says
What could u substitute for the apple
Barbara Curry says
You could leave it out and it will still have a lot of flavor. You could also try using a pear instead. i hope that helps.