Slow Cooker Blackberry Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients and Weight:

Pork Tenderloin: 1 pound (454 grams)
Fresh or Frozen Blackberry: 1 cup (140 grams)
Maple Syrup: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
Apple Cider Vinegar: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
Fresh Rosemary: 1 tablespoon (chopped)
Kosher Salt: 1 teaspoon
Ground Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Cooking Oil (e.g., olive oil): 2 tablespoons for coating the slow cooker and pork

Preparation Time:

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

Coat the slow cooker with cooking oil.
Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, mix together maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and chopped rosemary.
Place the pork tenderloin in the slow cooker.
Top the pork with blackberries.
Pour the maple syrup mixture over the pork and blackberries.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through.
Serve with your favorite side dish.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 total servings)

Dish Characteristics:

The dish has a sweet and sour flavor profile with a touch of herbal aroma from rosemary.
The pork is tender and cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Blackberries add a natural fruity sweetness and acidity to balance the pork's richness.

User Comments:

"The dish was delicious! The combination of flavors was unexpected but delightful." - John Doe, New York
"The pork was so tender and juicy, paired perfectly with the blackberry sauce." - Jane Smith, California
"This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved it." - Michael Johnson, Texas

Special Precautions and Tips:

Use fresh ingredients if possible for best flavor and texture.
Adjust the cooking time based on your slow cooker's instructions and desired doneness of the pork.
Adjust seasonings to taste, including the amount of maple syrup or apple cider vinegar.