Slow CookerSlow Cooker Amish Apple Pork Loin Amish Apple Pork Loin
Ingredients
1.2–1.5 kg (2.5–3 lb) pork loin
3–4 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup apple juice or apple cider
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
Optional gravy:
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
Layer the base:
Place sliced apples and onions in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic.
Season the pork:
Rub pork loin with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Place it on top of the apples.
Mix sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together apple juice, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.
Pour over the pork.
Add butter:
Dot the top of the pork with small pieces of butter.
Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until pork is tender and cooked through.
Rest & slice:
Remove pork and let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
(Optional) Make gravy:
Mix cornstarch and cold water. Stir into the slow cooker juices.
Cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
Serve:
Slice pork and spoon apples, onions, and sauce over the top.
Serving Ideas
Mashed potatoes
Buttered noodles
Roasted vegetables
Warm crusty bread
Tips
Sear the pork first for extra flavor (optional but worth it)
Use tart apples for balance with the sweetness
Leftovers make amazing sandwiches the next day