Description
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!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prep pork: Trim any excess fat/silver skin from tenderloin. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, thyme, paprika, and black pepper.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (LOW)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz pork + sauce
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg