Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Sweet Potatoes
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.
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 Notes + Tips
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 719kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 96g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 295mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 2240mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 16273IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 5mg
