Give this crock pot apricot pork tenderloin recipe a try for dinner sometime soon. It is a pork tenderloin slow-cooked with apricot preserves, garlic, mustard, and more. It offers a sweet and savory pork recipe.

crock pot with a sliced pork tenderloin in a slow cooker

I love a good crock pot dinner, as it offers the hands-off cooking approach that many enjoy. Toss in the slow cooker, let it cook low and slow throughout the day, and come home to a flavorful dinner.

Crock Pot Apricot Pork Tenderloin sliced into medallions on a plate

Consider these slow cooker Mississippi ribs, French onion pork chops, or even whip up these sausage breakfast sliders. All are tasty dishes that are family friendly.

Crock Pot Apricot Pork Tenderloin sliced and sitting on top of mashed potatoes on a plate

Why You Will Love This Crock Pot Apricot Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Serve up this sweet and savory pork recipe. It is an excellent balance of all the flavors, from the tangy mustard to the sweet preserves.
Slow cooking the tenderloin allows for a juicy and tender pork.
This easy-to-prepare dinner is fantastic for busy weeknights when you are running short on time.
You can make this all year round for when you need a simple dinner that is full of tasty flavors in each bite.

This can quickly become a family favorite that might become a new recipe to throw into your weeknight rotation. Try out my slow cooker round steak and gravy for another easy meal idea.

Apricot Pork Tenderloin sliced and placed on a platter on table

Ingredients Needed

Tenderloins: This recipe calls for two pork tenderloins. If you want to make less, reduce the other ingredients to make just one.

Olive Oil: You can use a little bit of oil. You can easily replace it with canola or vegetable oil.

Apricot Preserves: You can find these in the grocery store near the jelly and jams. Use them to add a nice, sweet flavor to your pork.

Broth: You can use chicken or vegetable broth for this recipe.

Soy Sauce: Feel free to use regular or low-sodium soy sauce if you are watching your sodium intake.

Garlic: Fresh cloves that are minced or jarred garlic can be used for this recipe.

Mustard: I recommend using stone-ground mustard, as it is a more robust-flavored mustard that will help balance out the sweetness.

Spices: Minced dried onions, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley flavor the dish.

two pork tenderloins in a slow cooker with apricot preserves sauce poured over the meat

Variations to Recipe

Peach preserves or orange marmalade are an excellent swap to the apricot for a twist in flavor.
Dijon mustard or even horseradish mustard can be swapped for stone-ground mustard.
Add spice with red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce or sriracha.
Swap the pork tenderloins with boneless chicken breasts or even chicken thighs.
Add in 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger for a bit of a zesty twist.
You can add in vegetables if you would like. Potatoes, carrots, or other vegetables can be cooked with pork.
To brighten up the pork, add a splash of orange juice when it cooks or even top it with some orange zest.

Crock Pot Apricot Pork Tenderloin sliced and placed on a plate with mashed potatoes and a fork with a bite of pork on it

Storing and Freezing

You can store your leftover tenderloin in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can reheat it in the oven, stovetop, or even microwave. Just heat low and slow to prevent the pork from drying out.

Another option is to freeze the pork. Freeze for up to 3 months. Then thaw in the fridge overnight before you reheat. If you prefer, you can defrost straight from the freezer.

pork tenderloin apricot glaze on top on top of a pile of mashed potatoes on plate on counter

Tips For Success

If you find any silverskin on the pork, you can carefully trim it before you begin to cook.
Searing the pork before you cook it in the slow cooker will help create tons of flavor for the pork, which you will not get otherwise. You can skip this step, but I recommend searing the pork first.
Do not open the slow cooker lid while the pork is cooking, as this will release heat and cause the pork to cook longer.
Once the pork is done, make sure to let it rest on the counter for 10 minutes before slicing it. This helps lock in the meat’s moisture.

What to Serve With The Pork

This is a very versatile dish you can serve with all sides. My go-to’s are mashed potatoes, broccoli, green beans, rice, etc. Feel free to play around with all your favorite sides and find what you like the most.

This is also great for pairing with a white or red wine.

sliced apricot pork in a slow cooker with fresh herbs on top

FAQs

Can I use pork loin instead of tenderloin?

You can use a loin to replace the tenderloin. The biggest thing is to adjust the cooking time to fit the size of the pork used. The internal temperature needs to read 145 degrees.

pork tenderloin apricot glazed sitting on top of mashed potatoes on a plate

How can I thicken the sauce?

To thicken the sauce, remove it from the slow cooker and put it in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Once boiling, mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with one tablespoon of cold water. Stir in, and it will thicken within a few minutes.

pork tenderloin with apricot sauce sliced and placed on a platter on table

Can I double the recipe?

I made this in a 6-quart slow cooker. If you want to double the recipe, use a larger slow cooker to ensure your meat is not overcrowded.

Crock Pot Apricot Pork Tenderloin