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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin: A Tender Delight for Family Meals

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
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An incredibly tender and flavorful pork tenderloin cooked to perfection in the slow cooker. This fuss-free recipe yields juicy, melt-in-your-mouth pork with a delicious savory-sweet glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday dinners!

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3-4 hours (LOW)
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 mins - 4 hours 15 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs pork tenderloin (1–2 pieces)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tbsp water (optional, for slurry)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep pork: Trim any excess fat/silver skin from tenderloin. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, thyme, paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Cook: Place pork in slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-2.5 hours, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  4. Rest & thicken (optional): Remove pork to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, if desired, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry, stir into slow cooker juices, and cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Serve: Slice pork against the grain, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook: Pork tenderloin dries out easily – check temperature early.
  • Flavor variations: Substitute maple syrup for honey, or add 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.
  • Vegetable option: Add 1 cup baby carrots or sliced onions to slow cooker.
  • Storage: Keeps refrigerated for 3-4 days. Freezes well for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

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