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Crockpot Honey Pork and Apples is a fabulous recipe that is Paleo, Clean Eating and Gluten Free! Most of all is great because it’s a slow cooker recipe. By now most of you know that I love using my crockpots to help me save time in the kitchen. This recipe was so easy to prepare, it took me less than 10 minutes to assemble it together and place in the slow cooker.
Simply slice slits in the pork loin and place 1-2 apple slices per slit. Once you have done that place 3/4 of remaining apple slices in bottom of crockpot. Drizzle 1/2 of the honey over apple slices. Then place pork loin on top of apple slices. Sprinkle cinnamon over everything in the slow cooker. Add your remaining apple slices on top and drizzle the remaining honey over everything.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 -8 hours. Remove from the slow cooker, slice and serve with apples on top. If you like picking apples in the fall this is the perfect recipe for you!
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I am sure many of you are thinking that this needs liquid but it doesn’t. If you want to add 1/2 cup you are welcome to use water or chicken broth. This pork tenderloin slowly cooked all day and the house smelled amazing with the cinnamon and honey. The pork was so tender and full of flavor! My family loved it and can’t wait for me to make it again! This delicious Crockpot Honey Pork and Apples goes well with Cauliflower Rice and Roasted Asparagus.
I hope your family enjoys this delicious recipe as much as mine did! Crockpot Honey Pork and Apples is a great paleo, clean eating and gluten free recipe!
Crockpot Honey Pork and Apples
Ingredients
- 1 3-4 lb pork loin
- 2 large granny smith apples. sliced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
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Slice slits in pork loin.
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Place 1-2 apple slices per slit.
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Place 3/4 of remaining apple slices in bottom of crockpot.
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Drizzle 1/2 of the honey over apple slices.
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Place pork on top of apple slices.
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Sprinkle cinnamon over everything.
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Place remaining apple slices on top and drizzle the remaining honey over everything.
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Place lid on and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
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Remove from slow cooker, slice and serve with apples on top.
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I was planning to prepare it a few hours before we were actually going to start cooking it so do you think the apples will start to brown or that its not a good idea to do that?
Just soak them in some lemon juice 🙂
Can you cook two tenderloins in the crock pot? ?
It there is enough space for it to cook you can – depends really on how big your crockpot is.
It won’t get dry from having no liquid to cook in? Sounds too good to be true!!
Nope but you are welcome to add some 🙂
2TBSP seems like way more cinnamon than in the picture, should it be 2 tsp? I made this last night (cutting back a bit on the cinnamon) and it was delicious, but I felt it could have been more moist. Will add some liquid next time. Super quick and easy and tasty!
We did use 2 TBSP but you can do less for sure. I would suggest adding 1-2 cups of water or broth. 🙂
Wouldn’t cider be a good addition for liquid.
Apple Cider? Yes, that would be good!
Do you think this could cook for 4 hrs on high?
Yes, I think so.
can i use any apples – like red delicious?
Yes, you can use any apples. We just prefer the flavor of Granny Smith.
Thinking about this for Easter lunch. What sides would go well?
You could do mashed potatoes, green beans, hashbrown casserole, corned pudding.
Would a cup of Apple cider be a good liquid to add?
Trying tomorrow!
I would go with chicken broth 🙂
This was absolutely delicious ! Everyone loved it!
I tried this but I surely overcooked it. Will add liquid next time or really keep a close eye on it.
I swap out the cinnamon for cumin to give it a tangy flavor. My sister doesn’t like cinnamon. It works great! I also have cooked this in the oven a couple times 350 for 45 minutes with 1/4 cup of chicken stock or water. It comes out moist and delicious!
Who ever tried it with the sweet potatoes in the crock pot, how did it turn out? I see many recipes add sliced red onion. Anyone try this? Doesn’t sound like anyone misses the onion.
Sweet Potatoes work great cooked in the crockpot. I guess you have to be a red onion fan 🙂
Can you use turkey tenderloin instead of pork?
Yes!
Does this need any salt or pepper?
You are welcome to use it if you want. Best to salt and pepper after with pork so it doesn’t get too salty but then brings out the flavor. You can pepper before or after.
AMAZEBALLS! I added some organic, no sugar added apple cider, onions, and some poultry seasoning. OMgosh!!! SO excited I found your site with these great CP recipes! 🙂
Plan on using a smaller piece of pork around 2lb. would this change the cooking time? I am new to crock pot cooking and cooking for one.
I would consider using a small crockpot. Do you have a 4qt?
No I just have a 6 qt
Added chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and apple cider to the mix. I also added some cumin, smoked paprika, salt and peper to the pork. I wanted a nice balance of sweet/savory instead of only sweet. Cooking on high for approximately 4 hours.
Thanks for the recipe. I added a dash of Allspice, a few whole cloves, and cut the cinnamon down to 2 tsp. will also add some chunked red onion to add some additional flavor. will let you know how it turns out!
Can this be prepped n frozen beforehand
Yes!
I was lazy and just “assumed” eight hours and didn’t check it at all. That was way too long and I ended up with a nearly inedible piece of overcooked pork. If you aren’t using a giant tenderloin start checking this for proper temp at maybe 5 1/2 hours. It seems like the flavor would have been great but it was just way too long for my crock pot on this first attempt.
can this be made for a freezer meal?
Yes!
Can I prepare this at night and refrigerate it over night and place on crockpot in the morning?
The apples may turn but I think it will taste fine.
Can I cut the recipe in half? If yes how long should I cook it for?
Yes you can. Cook the same time but use a smaller size slow cooker. This recipe used a 6 qt.
If I only have a large 6 qt crock pot and my tenderloin is 1.5 lbs, how long would you recommend cooking? And how much chicken broth? Looks fabulous!! Thanks!
Try 4 hours and then check it and 1 cup broth.
If I only have a 6 qt crock pot, how long do you recommend cooking a 1.5 lb tenderloin? And how much chicken broth?
Excited to try this! Thanks!
Jessica
I would try checking it after 4 hours. 1 cup broth.
I actually added cinnamon sugar and apple juice for liquid cooled on low 12 1/2 hours turned out amazing and moist
Could you use chicken instead of pork??
Yes you can! No problem.
I ran out of time to put this in the slow cooker but want to make it for dinner tonight because i bought all the ingredients! Would this be able to be made an alternative way, and how?!
Yes, you can bake it in the oven – I would say at 350 for 1 1/2 – 2 hours or until done. I would tent it with foil so that it doesn’t dry out and maybe add 1 cup of water to the pan.
Hello! I kept an eye on my pork tenderloin after reading comments on here about over cooking. I also wanted to encourage people to check on their pork. Mine was cooked after 4 hours and 15 minutes on low. Tastes pretty good!
If I am using a 1lb tenderloin how long would I cook it for? Thanks!
I would cook 4 hours and check to see if it is done.
Has anyone tried prepping this ahead and put all of the ingredients in a freezer bag and then in the freezer for use at another time? Would you thaw first or put in crock pot frozen to cook? Thanks!
I would thaw it first and then put it in the crockpot to cook.
Any ideas for a substitute for the honey? I am starting the Whole30 diet/cleanse, and honey is off the list. I really love this recipe though and was hoping someone could suggest a substitute that wouldn’t violate Whole30 rules…
When I was on Whole30 I omitted it. Could you use date paste?
I am making it today with molasses… don’t have honey, except Manuka honey and that’s to expensive to use for cooking. I’ll update tonight on how it turned out.
I only have boneless skinless chicken breasts. Can I use this? The recipe sounds delish and I won’t be able to make it to the store for a tenderloin tonight.
Yes, that sounds yummy too! Go for it!
Can u use honey crisp apples?
Yes, you can!
tenderloins are very small, this looks like a pork LOIN
You are CORRECT! We have updated to reflect this is a pork loin that we used to make Crockpot Honey Pork and Apples. Thanks!
can you cook two porkloins on low for nine hours in a crockpot?
I am wanting to add liquid to this recipe; would you recommend apple cider vinegar, broth, water or a combination of the mentioned? Also, how much of the liquid should I add?
Any combination of (1/2 cup) would be great.
I was wondering if you could cook this in a covered stock pot on the stove? My crockpot just broke and that’s all I really have. I lost my baking dishes when we moved.
Yes, I would give it a try! In the oven roasted would be lovely too!
I have a 3lb. Pork loin end roast. I will try this recipe and add a little apple juice also. Thanks!
Does anyone have a picture of how this turned out?