Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin lets you skip the kitchen drama and embrace effortless flavor. Toss a few ingredients into that trusty slow cooker, then pretend you’re a gourmet chef when dinnertime arrives. This recipe delivers juicy, tender pork swimming in a rich, savory sauce. No flipping, basting, or sweating over a hot stove required. Perfect for those days when you want to eat like royalty but don’t feel like lifting a finger. So go on—be lazy and let technology cook dinner. You deserve it, probably.
Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Juicy pork tenderloin cooked low and slow until melt-in-your-mouth tender, with a savory sauce that seals the deal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs pork tenderloin
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional for thickening sauce
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder.
- Season the pork: Rub the tenderloin with black pepper for extra flavor.
- Arrange in the slow cooker: Place pork in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Thicken the sauce (optional): Remove pork and whisk cornstarch into the sauce until it thickens.
- Rest and slice: Let the tenderloin rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Plate the pork, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with fresh thyme for a touch of elegance.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Vitamin B6: 28%
- Iron: 18%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Potassium: 20%
- Vitamin C: 10%
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Flavor Boost: Add sliced onions or baby carrots to the slow cooker for extra flavor and a built-in side dish.
- Leftover Magic: Shred the pork and use it for tacos or sandwiches the next day.
- Sauce Upgrade: A dash of red chili flakes gives the sauce a spicy twist.
- Garnish Game: Fresh thyme looks pretty, but parsley works if you’re out.
