Apple & Pork Medallions with Herb Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Elegant slow-cooked pork medallions with a fragrant apple-herb sauce, perfect for impressing guests while adhering to Whole30 principles. This french-inspired slow cooker (whole30) ready in about 190 minutes blends chopped fresh thyme, minced garlic, coconut aminos into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 295 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.2 lbs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch thick medallions pork tenderloin
• 2 medium, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes apples
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1.5 cups chicken bone broth
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 1.2 lbs pork medallions with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork for 2 minutes per side until browned, transferring to the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups chopped apples, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the slow cooker, stirring to coat the pork.
3. Step 3: Pour 2 tbsp coconut aminos and 1.5 cups chicken bone broth over the top, ensuring ingredients are submerged. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours until the pork is tender and apples are softened.