When the garden is winding down and the evenings start to feel just a little cooler, a simple slow cooker supper like this feels right at home. Pork tenderloin medallions turn wonderfully tender with just a handful of pantry staples, making this the sort of practical late-summer meal busy families have leaned on for years. It is the kind of dish that lets you put supper on early, go about your day, and come back to a rich, savory sauce that tastes like you fussed far more than you really did.
This pork is especially good served over buttered egg noodles, fluffy mashed potatoes, or a scoop of plain white rice to catch every bit of the sweet-savory sauce. For a full late-summer plate, add green beans, skillet corn, or a simple sliced tomato and cucumber salad on the side. Warm dinner rolls are never out of place either, especially when there is extra sauce in the pot.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Late Summer Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 to 2 pounds raw pork tenderloin medallions
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Directions
1. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker if desired, then arrange the raw pork tenderloin medallions in an even layer in the bottom.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the dry onion soup mix, apple juice, barbecue sauce, and apple cider vinegar until well blended.
3. Pour the sauce over the pork medallions, cover, and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or until the pork is tender and cooked through.
4. Once done, spoon some of the sauce over the pork and serve hot with noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Variations & Tips
Peachy Late-Summer Twist: If you have a couple spoonfuls of peach preserves on hand, stir them into the sauce for a fruitier finish that fits the season beautifully.
Sauce Tip: If you like a thicker sauce, transfer the cooking liquid to a small saucepan after the pork is done and simmer it for a few minutes until it reduces slightly.
Gentle Cooking Reminder: Pork tenderloin is leaner than pork shoulder, so keep an eye on it near the end of cooking time. Overcooking can make it less tender, and every slow cooker runs a little differently.
Easy Serving Idea: Slice or break the medallions into bite-size pieces before serving if you want the sauce to coat every forkful, especially when serving over noodles or rice.