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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Pork » Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Loin

Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Loin

by Sarah Olson on June 11, 2022 | Updated January 4, 2023 112 Comments

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Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Loin is a beautiful and tender pork dinner. Apples are tucked into the pork loin and cooked with onions, butter, honey, and a touch of cinnamon.

If you are in a rut with your same boring pork loin recipe, please try this honey apple pork loin, or try our cranberry pork loin or green chile pork loin.

cooked honey apple pork loin in slow cooker.

Why this recipe works

Have you seen pork done with the apples stuffed in the top? I’ve wanted to try this for a while now. I’m glad I finally got around to trying it, and I want to share my results with you. I love the way the pork turned out. It came out tender and juicy, and by cooking it for only 6 hours, I could slice the pork instead of shredded meat.

Pork and apples have always been a favorite, usually in the form of pork chops. This is a unique meal where the apples are stuffed into the pork loin, so you get a bite of the perfectly cooked apple with each bite of pork.

Recipe Ingredients

ingredients for honey apple pork on table.
  • Pork Loin – This is on the thicker side, not to be confused with pork tenderloin.
  • Apples – Tart granny smith are sliced and tucked into the pork loin
  • Butter – Pork loin has very little fat. The butter will add flavor and moisture to the dish.
  • Honey – A touch of honey adds just enough sweetness to the dish. Alternately you can use brown sugar.
  • Onion – The onion cooks down along with the apple, making an excellent topping for the plated dish.
  • Seasonings – Cinnamon, thyme, salt, and pepper flavor the pork perfectly.

Step-by-Step Directions

collage about how to add apples to pork loin and then add the other ingredients to slow cooker.

Step One – Start by cutting slits into the pork loin roast and stuffing sliced Granny Smith apples into those slits. I do this on a cutting board; it would be challenging to do this in the slow cooker; you will see in my photos and video how tight of a fit the pork is.

Step Two – Lay the onion and the remaining apple slices down in the crock pot. I also add a few pats of butter.

Step Three – Place the pork that is now stuffed with the apple slices on top of the onions, apples, and butter.

Step Four – After adding the pork to the slow cooker, I season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Then I drizzle over the honey and lay over thyme sprigs. I cook this honey apple pork loin for 6 hours on low. See how moist and tender the pork is? AND it was sliceable. If you let this go any longer, it would be shredded pork.

done cooking honey apple pork loin

What to serve with this:

  • Rice Pilaf – A little bite of pork and apple along with the rice is a match made in heaven. I often make a box of Rice-a-Roni!
  • Mashed Potatoes – In restaurants, they will often serve mashed potatoes along with pork loin, which is always a wise choice.
  • Green Salad – Add a healthy green salad alongside the slow cooker pork roast to round out the meal.
  • Baked Sweet Potatoes – Sweet potatoes and slow cooker pork loin go very well together. It is also the easiest side dish ever!
  • Baked Beans – These are often forgotten as an easy weeknight side dish!
side view of sliced honey apple pork loin.

Recipe FAQs

Can I put raw pork in the slow cooker?

Yes! The slow cooker was made not to have to mess with browning your meat first! Though if you feel the need to brown your meat, that’s perfectly fine too.

How to cook pork loin without drying it out.

For this recipe, we add the butter to add moisture to the pot. Also, only cooking on low for six hours will not overcook the roast.

How to store?

Place the cooled pork into the fridge in a ziplock bag or airtight container. It freezes well; you can freeze it for up to three months.

What can I do with the leftovers?

You can toss the leftover pork in barbecue sauce and make sandwiches or use the pork to make burritos or green sauce enchiladas.

My pork is much smaller; how long should I cook?

If you use a smaller pork cut, such as pork tenderloin (about 2 pounds), you will only need to cook on low for five hours.

2 slices of honey apple pork loin on plate with rice.

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Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Loin

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Pork loin stuffed with granny smith apples and drizzled with cinnamon. Great over rice pilaf.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 618kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 4 lb. pork loin I use a center cut
  • 2 granny smith apples sliced and divided
  • 1 white onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup butter sliced
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme or a few sprigs of fresh
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Instructions:

  • Cut slits on the top of the pork loin, I cut about an inch down. Plug in apple slices into the slits. Set aside.
  • Add the onions and remaining apple slices down in the slow cooker. Lay over the slices of butter.
  • Add the pork loin.
  • Sprinkle the pork with the salt, pepper and cinnamon. Add the thyme.
  • Drizzle over the honey.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • When the cooking time is done. Remove the pork onto a platter and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Slice and serve.
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Recipe Notes:

What can I do with the leftovers?
You can toss the leftover pork in barbecue sauce and make sandwiches or use the pork to make burritos or green sauce enchiladas.
My pork is much smaller, how long should I cook?
If you use a smaller pork cut, such as pork tenderloin (about 2 pounds), you will only need to cook on low for five hours.
How to store:
Place the cooled pork into the fridge in a ziplock bag or airtight container. It freezes well; you can freeze it for up to three months.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 1230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Melissa says

      December 23, 2022 at 9:05 am

      This looks delish! Just checking – NO liquid needed?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 23, 2022 at 1:10 pm

        Nope! The butter is a little of the liquid and the roast and apples will make the rest.

        Reply
    2. DJR says

      November 29, 2022 at 7:11 pm

      I want to try this. Can I add baby carrots?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 29, 2022 at 9:18 pm

        I don’t see why not!

        Reply
    3. CapeCodder says

      November 17, 2022 at 3:55 pm

      Great recipe! Delicious! Easy to follow directions. Novice at cooking, my husband followed easy directions and served a delicious meal! I usually cook, but surgery had me sidelined. Husband feels like a hero…and with your recipe, he was! Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Karen says

      November 14, 2022 at 8:53 pm

      Can this be cooked on high?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 14, 2022 at 9:58 pm

        Yes, 3.5 – 4 hours on high will work great.

        Reply
    5. Mary says

      October 17, 2022 at 10:06 am

      Hello! My porkloin has a lot of fat on one side of it. Would you trim the fat? Trying this tonigh!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 17, 2022 at 11:52 am

        I leave it on, when you slice it, it will fall off. I put the fatty side on the bottom.

        Reply
    6. becky says

      September 9, 2022 at 6:58 am

      Can any apples be used – I realize granny smith tart will give it a certain taste, but I have some red ones & just want to use them.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 9, 2022 at 7:03 am

        Any apples will work great.

        Reply
    7. Jessica says

      September 3, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      Can you substitute anything for the honey? We have a honey allergy

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 4, 2022 at 10:28 am

        Try a little brown sugar.

        Reply
    8. Mike Goss says

      April 27, 2022 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      Saw this on Facebook and thought I would give it a try. Have had our slow cooker quite a few years but never really explored. Really glad that I did. Turned out absolutely awesome, so much so that my wife even asked for a second portion. lol. Many thanks.

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