Pork loin in crock pot with potatoes and carrots

Pork loin in crock pot with potatoes and carrots

Pork loin in crock pot with potatoes and carrots

Pork loin in crock pot with potatoes and carrots

This delicious comfort meal is easy with a slow cooker and Musselman’s Apple Butter.

  • Prep Time

    20 min

  • Cook Time

    6 hrs, 10 min

  • Total Time

    6 hrs, 30 min

  • Servings

    6

  • Difficulty

    Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork loin
  • 1 ½ pounds baby new potatoes
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1 large red onion
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup MUSSELMAN’S® Apple Butter
  • cup Dijon mustard
  • cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Step 1
    Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, season the pork loin with salt and pepper and lay it in the skillet. Sear the pork loin on all sides to seal in the juices, about 8-10 minutes. (If using a regular skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil).

  2. Step 2
    Peel the red onion and cut into large chunks. Cover the bottom of a large 6-quart slow cooker with half of the onions, potatoes, and carrots. Lay the seared pork loin over the top and surround it with the remaining vegetables.

  3. Step 3
    In a small bowl, whisk the minced garlic, apple butter, dijon mustard, soy sauce and broth together. Pour the mixture over the pork and vegetables.

  4. Step 4
    Cover the crock pot and turn on low for 8-10 hours, or high for 4-6 hours. 

  5. Step 5
    When potatoes are tender, it is ready. Cut the tenderloin into thin slices and place on a platter, surrounded by the vegetables. 

  6. Step 6
    Taste gravy, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour gravy over pork and serve.

How To Make Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes

You only need 15 minutes to prep this flavorful slow cooker pork tenderloin, a juicy and hearty meal made with tender potatoes and carrots.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 4 hours

Total: 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1pork tenderloin,(2 lbs)
  • 2garlic cloves,minced
  • 6potatoes,peeled, cubed
  • 1cupbaby carrots
  • 4chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1cupwater

Instructions

  1. Place the pork in the slow cooker and sprinkle with garlic.

  2. Arrange the potatoes, carrots, and bouillon cubes around pork. Add water.

  3. Cover and cook on Low for about 4 hours until the pork is slightly pink in the center and potatoes are tender. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F.

  4. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 279.84kcal
  • Fat: 3.34g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.09g
  • Trans Fat: 0.03g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 1.21g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.63g
  • Carbohydrates: 39.94g
  • Fiber: 5.29g
  • Sugar: 2.62g
  • Protein: 22.34g
  • Cholesterol: 55.12mg
  • Sodium: 841.90mg
  • Calcium: 46.09mg
  • Potassium: 1290.88mg
  • Iron: 2.73mg
  • Vitamin A: 138.00µg
  • Vitamin C: 42.83mg

How long does it take to cook a pork roast with potatoes and carrots?

Put the pork on a rack in a roasting pan and place in the oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees, and roast meat for about 45 minutes. Toss the potatoes and carrots with the olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place in the pan around the pork. Roast another 75 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

How do you cook a pork loin without drying it out?

Brush the pork tenderloin with additional marinade, then bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for about 15-20 minutes, until the pork reaches a temperature of 145°F, then remove it from the oven. Cooking the pork tenderloin at the high temperature of 425 degrees F helps it cook quickly and prevents it from drying out.

How long does pork take in the slow cooker?

2 – 4 hours, cook it for 4 – 6 hours on High or 8 – 12 hours on Low.

Should I sear pork tenderloin before slow cooking?

The first step is to season your meat and give it a good sear before placing it in the crock pot. If you're short on time and don't want to brown your pork first, you can place directly in the slow cooker and skip this step. I think it's really worth the extra effort though because it adds so much more flavor.