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Crockpot pork tenderloin covered in rich brown gravy on a serving platter.

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword crock pot, crockpot pork recipe, easy dinner, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1½ to 2 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar optional for tangy flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch optional, for thickening sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water for cornstarch slurry
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until lightly browned — this helps lock in flavor but is optional if you’re short on time.
  2. Place the tenderloin in the slow cooker.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and onion powder. Pour the mixture over the pork.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Slow Cooker Tips

  1. Once cooked, transfer the pork to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil to rest.
  2. To thicken the sauce, whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker juices and cook on high for about 10–15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  3. Slice the pork tenderloin and drizzle the thickened sauce over the top.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.