Pork Tenderloin with Fruit Sauce

Well, it’s been about a year and a half since I developed and photographed this slow cooker pork tenderloin recipe, so ... probably about time to share it, eh?

This crock pot pork tenderloin recipe is one of my absolute favorite ways to serve pork.

It’s an easy recipe - I even make it on busy weeknights, just planning ahead - but surprisingly elegant for a slow cooker recipe.

It’s super versatile, too.

This slow cooker pork loin is as at home being served as a somewhat fancy date night meal, as it is being served to the whole family.

It can be a casual “throw it together” crock pot pork loin when low effort, no fuss recipes are needed, or served up as a holiday dinner.
Add a quick side - some steamed beans or roasted potatoes - and you’ve got a complete meal, easily.

All around, an amazing pork tenderloin recipe - you can see why it’s one of my favorite easy dinner recipes!

Anyway - as always - I’ve got a little bit of info to impart before you make this crockpot pork tenderloin, so let’s get to it!

Ingredients

This simple pork tenderloin - like a lot of slow cooker meals - is an easy meal using just a few simple ingredients.

Like always, I’ve got a few notes for you:

Pork Tenderloin

I tend to make this recipe with a 2 pound pork tenderloin. It’s a relatively cheap, lean cut of meat that’s generally always available in our local grocery store.

That said, feel free to try this recipe with different cuts of meat - a pork butt, or even pork chops!

The delicious sauce is a great way to serve pork in general, just adjust your cooking times.

A larger pork roast will need a longer period of time to cook (and probably doubling the sauce ingredients!), and pork chops will need a much shorter time.

It’s a good idea to google the specific cut you want to use, and see what time/method of slow cooking works best for your situation!

The Fruit

While many slow cooker pork tenderloin recipes get their sweetness from the inclusion of honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar, this juicy pork loin roast is sweetened wholly from the fruit.

The sauce has a base of Peach Preserves, but Apricot Preserves or even Orange Marmalade can be substituted.

... Have you tried my easy Clementine Marmalade Recipe?

In addition to the preserves, you’ll need some Dried Apricots and Sweetened Dried Cranberries.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Personally, I just like the way apple cider vinegar tastes in the fruit sauce.

If you don’t have any, feel free to substitute white vinegar, white wine vinegar, or fresh lemon juice.

Everything Else

Rounding out this recipe, you will need:

Small onion
Fresh garlic cloves
Olive oil
Ground Black Pepper
Salt

... I just really don’t have anything to add, as far as these last few ingredients go!

How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Fruit

The full recipe is in the recipe card at the end of this post, here is the visual walk through.

Cut tenderloin in half, season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork tenderloin, sear on all sides, remove from heat.

Thinly slice the onion, spread the sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Scatter the garlic on top of the onions.

Place the seared pork tenderloin on top of the onions and garlic.

Cut the dried apricots in half, add to the slow cooker along with the cranberries.

Cover and cook on high for 1 ½- 2 hours or low heat for 2-3 hours, until the internal temperature of the pork tenderloin reaches 145 degrees F on a meat thermometer.

The actual cook time will vary based on the thickness of the meat, and the cooker itself.

Remove tenderloin from the slow cooker, tend with foil, and rest 10 minutes.

Slice the juicy pork tenderloin, serve warm topped with the fruit and sauce overtop.

Great served with roasted red potatoes, green beans, and/or mashed sweet potatoes.

Leftovers

Once cooled to almost room temperature, leftovers can be covered with plastic wrap and/or transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Best served reheated, though - really - I’ve been known to snack on it straight out of the fridge, cold!

More Gluten-Free Holiday Recipes!

Looking for something festive - for the whole family? Here are some great gluten-free recipes perfect for your holiday table!

Cranberry Chicken
Cranberry Jello Salad
Gluten Free Candy Cane Cookies
Gluten-Free Fruitcake
Gluten Free Fruitcake Cookies
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
Gluten Free Maple Pumpkin Pie
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Mini Doughnuts
Gluten Free Paska [Easter Bread]
Gluten-Free Sauerkraut Buns [Pyrizhky]
Gluten Free Stuffing Recipe
Honey Roasted Carrots & Parsnips
Pumpkin Cheese Ball - Classier Version
Pumpkin Cheese Ball - Trashier Version
Sweet Potato Souffle

Need holiday foods that are gluten free AND low carb? Here are a few more ideas, from my low carb blog:

Keto Turkey Gravy
Low Carb Stuffing
Keto Scalloped Potatoes
Hasselback Turnips
Low Carb Funeral Potatoes
Pumpkin Fat Bombs
Turkey Meatballs with Keto Cranberry Glaze