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Crockpot Pork Loin with Rosemary Applesauce

March 3, 2018 by Hayley 13 Comments

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The sweet, lightness of apples combined with a mild pork flavor makes this dish already sound like something special. But bring in the fresh rosemary and it takes this meal from amazing to out of this word. Simply throw it in the crock-pot before work and have crockpot pork loin with rosemary applesauce for dinner!

This crockpot pork loin with rosemary applesauce requires less than 30 minutes of hands on time making it an easy and delicious recipe for dinner any night. thesimplesupper.com

Even though I do love to cook some days I just want to come home to dinner already being ready. No standing over the stove or thinking about anything else for the day. This is why my crockpot is one of the most useful things I own. It makes cooking this crockpot pork loin with rosemary applesauce a breeze with very little effort after work to get it on the table. Which means I don’t just give up and get fast food instead.

I don’t know what it is but the sweet lightness of apples just mixes perfectly with the mild pork flavor. Then throw in some rosemary. The most magical and versatile herb of them all and you have a delicious combination that will make you come back for seconds, maybe even thirds.

This crockpot pork loin with rosemary applesauce requires less than 30 minutes of hands on time making it an easy and delicious recipe for dinner any night. thesimplesupper.com

The pork loin is slow-cooked all day long in the crock-pot making your house smell delicious. Then when you are ready for dinner time you whip up the sauce and a couple of sides and you have a meal on the table in no time.

The apple sauce is a savory blend of saute onion, apple, and fresh rosemary that is then puree in the blender with a little olive oil and water to thin it out. I love using my Breville blender. I don’t even need to peel the apples and it still turns out so smooth.

This crockpot pork loin with rosemary applesauce requires less than 30 minutes of hands on time making it an easy and delicious recipe for dinner any night. thesimplesupper.com

I make this rosemary applesauce probably once a month because it’s so easy and you can put it on anything pork or chicken.It tastes so good you are seriously going to want to just eat it off the scraper. It’s like the applesauce from when you were a kid grew up and became this super suave and interesting adult.

Gluten free, dairy free, and Whole30, friendly!

 

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Pork Loin with Rosemary Applesauce

The sweet, lightness of apples combined with a mild pork flavor makes this dish already sound like something special. But bring in the fresh rosemary and it takes this meal from amazing to out of this word. Simply throw it in the crock-pot before work and have crockpot pork loin with rosemary applesauce for dinner!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 2 minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 461 kcal
Author Hayley

Ingredients

Pulled Pork

  • 3 lbs Pork Loin Roast
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt and Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 Cups Water Use stock instead for extra flavor

Rosemary Apple Sauce

  • 2 Medium Gala Apples Diced
  • 1 Yellow Onion Diced
  • 2 Tsp Fresh Rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried Minced
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Water

Instructions

Pork Loin

  1. Pat roast dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Rub all over to evenly distribute. 

  2. Heat oil in a medium-high skillet. When oil is simmering add roast and sear on all sides. The best way to do this is to cook it on all sides for 4 minutes each to let it develop a good sear.

  3. Place roast in crockpot and sprinkle with cumin and cinnamon. Add water to cover bottom of crockpot.

  4. Turn on crock-pot on low and let cook for at least 8 hours. Can cook 4 hours on high. Pork is done when it cuts easily.

Rosemary Apple Sauce

  1. Dice apple and onion into similarly sized pieces. You can peel the apple if you would like but I never bother. Mince rosemary if using fresh.

  2. Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil (or your preferred cooking oil) to the skillet. Once the oil is hot add the onions, apples and rosemary and let cook for about 10 minutes or until apples have softened. If your apples are not softening quick enough you can cover the skillet with a lid and allow them to steam for a few minutes.

  3. Once the apple and onion mixture is cooked transfer it to a blender or food processor. Be sure to leave the hole in the lid open so the heat doesn't make it explode! Add 2 Tbsp of water and blend until smooth. Add more water if you would like a thinner consistency.

  4. Serve pork with apple sauce drizzled over the top and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Be sure that you are using pork loin and not pork tenderloin. They are two different cuts of meat that are not cooked the same! 

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Comments

  1. Roger

    March 9, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    I really enjoy your website and blogs and this recipe was fantastic I look forward to reading additional recipes and articles from you thank you so much for sharing

    Reply
    • Hayley

      March 9, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      Thank you so much Roger! There will be plenty more coming soon!

      Reply
  2. Cori - Sweet Coralice

    March 9, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    I so LOVE this flavor combination! Apples and pork have always been one of my favorite dishes 😉

    Reply
    • Hayley

      March 13, 2018 at 10:05 am

      It’s like they were just meant to be together!

      Reply
  3. Allison - Celebrating Sweets

    March 10, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars

    We’ve been in such a dinner rut – this pork loin will be the perfect way to switch things up! That applesauce sounds fantastic! Trying this soon!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      March 10, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      It’s so crazy easy! I love it when I just don’t know what to make.

      Reply
  4. Ginny

    March 10, 2018 at 10:54 pm

    5 stars
    The slow cooker is my best friend. Love how you made applesauce to go along with your main dish too. Great pairing.

    Reply
    • Hayley

      March 10, 2018 at 10:57 pm

      Thanks Ginny! I love pork and apples together so making apple sauce seemed like a natural extension of that!

      Reply
  5. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts

    March 10, 2018 at 11:48 pm

    5 stars

    Pork and apple is such a great combination!
    I just love that this goes in my slow cooker!!! And comes out juicy, tender and delish.
    I highly recommend the fresh rosemary, soooo good!

    Reply
  6. Libby LaGarce

    March 30, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    I’m learning so much about cooking healthy simple meals from your blog!!!I pin every recipe!! I also love your pictures and helpful hints.

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    • Hayley

      March 30, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      Thanks Mom! I’m glad you like it!

      Reply

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