Slow Cooker Pork
Did you know that crock pots are extremely energy efficient? They cost less to run then heating up food in a conventional oven, saving you money on your energy bills. The simplicity of this type of preparation can also allow mealtimes to be flexible to suit your schedule.
Ingredients:
| Olive oil | 1 Tbsp | 15 mL |
| Yellow onion, chopped | ½ each | ½ each |
| Garlic | 3 cloves | 2 cloves |
| Apples, peeled and sliced | 2 each | 2 each |
| Apple cider vinegar | 2 Tbsp | 30 mL |
| Chicken broth | 1 cup | 250 mL |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 Tbsp | 15 mL |
| Pork tenderloin | 1 lb | 450 g |
| Maple syrup | 1 Tbsp | 15 mL |
| Nutmeg | ¼ tsp | 1 mL |
Directions:
- Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a large skillet.
- Pan sear all sides of the pork until outside is browned.
- Add the pork to the crockpot.
- Chop the apples and garlic and add them to the crockpot.
- Add the remainder of the ingredients to the crockpot, and set the crockpot to low for 6-8 hours, or high for 2-4 hours*.
*Oven option – bake at 425 degrees for 45 minutes in a roasting pan with a tight fitting lid
Makes 4 servings ( 357 g / serving ). 1 serving = 4 oz pork
