So savory with sweet apple and robust rosemary flavors… this Slow Cooker Apple Rosemary Pork Loin is a definite recipe keeper for your Crock Pot cooking!
My mama gave me a beautiful pork loin she bought on sale a while back and it’s been tucked away in my freezer for a month or so. I’ve been thinking about a slow cooker recipe to make with it, because I know school season is about to start back.  This is SO EASY to put together and have an awesome meal for those busy school nights.
You’ll need 2 large granny smith apples cored and sliced about ¼ inch thick.  Slice the pork in slits deep enough for the apple slices to fit in.  Place the remaining slices on the bottom of your slow cooker and place the pork loin on top.
Pour chicken broth over the top of the pork and season with salt and pepper. Â Add a sliced yellow onion around the pork loin, then sprinkle ground cinnamon and fresh chopped rosemary on top of all the ingredients.
The end result? Â ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! Â Perfectly tender and juicy pork with flavors of apple, rosemary and cinnamon.
Enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Apple Rosemary Pork Loin
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Description
Tender, sweet and savory pork with just 10 minutes prep time. Let your slow cooker do the work!
Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound) pork loin
- 2 large granny smith apples, cored and sliced about ¼ inch thick
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker insert with cooking spray or grease well.
- Place pork loin fat side up on a cutting board. Slice pork loin into slits (about 1 inch apart) deep enough for apple slices. Place 2 apple slices into each slit (skin side up). Place remaining apple slices evenly into bottom of slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth over pork loin. Sprinkle desired amount of salt and pepper over pork loin.
- Spread onion slices around pork loin. Sprinkle cinnamon and rosemary over all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Notes
The National Pork Board recommends cooking pork chops, roasts, and tenderloin to an internal temperature between 145° F. (medium rare) and 160° F. (medium), followed by a 3 minute rest. Since large cuts increase approximately 10° F. while resting, remove them from the heat at 150° F. followed by a 10 minute rest.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Slow Cooker
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker apple pork loin, crock pot apple pork loin
This was really delicious!! I used pink lady apples, since thats what I had on hand, and really loved how all the flavors came together. Thanks for the recipe!!
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What is a good side with this dish?
Hi Deb, rice and green beans are delicious with this pork loin!
Hi,
If i want to cook this in instant pot, how long should i cool it for?
Typo error: *how long shouuld i cook it for?
Hi Dianne, I have not tested this recipe in the Instant Pot so I can’t give any advice with 100% certainty. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help. Hope you enjoy the pork loin if you make it! 🙂
Hi. I’m assuming the pork doesn’t need to browned first in a pan. If not, does it brown in the slow cooker?
Hi Christopher, that is correct. Hope you enjoy the pork loin! 🙂
I made this and it was amazing. Thank you for a new slow cooker recipe!
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Thanks, Christopher! So happy to hear you enjoyed it! 🙂
I wanted to love this recipe so much, but while the flavors were present, they seemed almost *too* subtle. I cooked on High for 4 hours instead of going for the lengthier cook time, so do you think that may have been it? I’m considering marinating for 12-24 hours beforehand to see if that makes a difference.
Hey Sarah, I understand everyone’s tastes are different… you can always add more seasonings to your preference. I prefer not to have a really overpowering rosemary flavor, but you could add more rosemary, cinnamon, salt and pepper next time.
I was looking for a way to use up apples and had a pork loin on hand. I made this and it was fantastic! Normally when I make that large a meal (there are only two of us) I plan on freezing half for another meal later. It was too good, we ate if for several days and did not get bored of it. This is a keeper and it prompted me to join your newsletter. So glad I did, getting ready to comment on anther recipe I made for New Years, the Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Sausage and Spinach. It was delicious and again never made it to the freezer! Thank you for sharing!
Hey Beth! Thank you so very mush. You made my day and I’m so glad you enjoyed this pork recipe and the black-eyed pea soup. Happy New Year! 🙂
This recipe is absolutely delicious. I have made it several times this Fall and the family gobbles it up. The smell of the apples and cinnamon is wonderful. We have it with mashed potatoes and carrots. Thanks for a terrific recipe.
Thanks so much, Travis! 🙂
I made this for my family and they loved it! Such a simple and easy recipe, but full of rich flavors. Perfect for fall and winter!
Thank you so much, Elizabeth!
This looks so yummy!! Do you serve it with rice/some type of side?
Thanks, Sarah! Whatever you think would go good with it… I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans. Hope you enjoy!
Could I used pork tenderloin rather than a pork loin to make it leaner and healthier?
Hi Lauren! Yes I think it will be fine, just adjust the cooking time based on the weight. Hope you enjoy!
Did you use a tenderloin if so how did you prepare it ? Thank you
Hi Laura, This recipe calls for a pork loin, not a tenderloin (they’re different cuts of meat). Hope you enjoy this if you make it!
What size slow cooker do I need for this?
Hi Emilie! I used a 6-quart slow cooker. Hope you enjoy if you make it! 🙂
This is so good! I’ve made it several times and especially love it on a cool fall day.
Thanks so much, Kristen! 🙂