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This Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin is so crazy easy and incredibly delicious. My kids devoured this simple dinner idea. Plus this recipe freezes great.
Being a busy mom of 8, we make delicious crock pot recipes several times a week. It saves me time, money and this crockpot pork tenderloin is a family favorite.
Pork tenderloin always turns tender and full of flavor. Check out these other recipes – Cranberry Pork Tenderloin, Crock Pot Cuban Mojo Pork Tenderloin and Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin Recipe.
What's in this post: Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Why We Love This Recipe
This pork tenderloin is made with simple seasoning and sauce. The pork cooks low and slow to create the most tender meat. There is no need to sear the pork before cooking.
Just toss everything in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner is done when you get back home. Add a side of vegetables for a complete meal idea.
Ingredients
- Soy Sauce – Check out these soy sauce substitutes if you are out.
- Honey – If you are out of honey, check out these Best Honey Substitutes. Maple Syrup is a great option.
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
When making this slow cooker pork tenderloin recipe, you can easily change the seasoning to what you prefer. Try these seasoning variations for added flavor.
- Paprika
- Mustard
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Fresh Herbs – Thyme or Rosemary are great additions
- Garlic Powder
- Chili Powder
- BBQ Sauce
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Place the pork tenderloin in the crock pot.
Step 2 – Sprinkle the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and onion powder over the top of the tenderloin.
Step 3 – In a small bowl whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
Step 4 – Pour this mixture into the crock pot.
- Step 5 – Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours or on high for 1-2 hours. Cook until a instant read thermometer reads an internal temperature of 145-150 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the pork tenderloin. Watch closely as the pork can easily overcook in the crock pot.
- Step 6 – Remove the pork tenderloin from the crock pot. Let it rest for 10 minutes and then the pork is ready to slice, serve with the sauce from the crock pot over the top and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary based on the size of your pork and your slow cooker. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to check the pork’s internal temperature.
- Serving – Allow the pork to rest before slicing. This helps to lock in the juices which keeps the pork very tender.
How to Use Leftovers
If we have any pork tenderloin left over, it is delicious shredded for Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin Tacos. It is amazing and so easy for a quick meal on busy nights.
You will love this cut of pork in the slow cooker. You can shred it with a fork and it is super quick and easy.
Serving Suggestions
This pork roast cooks tender in the slow cooker. It is best served with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal idea. We love to serve with a side of Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Sauteed Green Beans.
We also like to add a side of Homemade Dinner Rolls to get every last drop of the gravy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Just toss it all in a freezer baggy, freeze and label the ziplock bag. Then when you are ready to cook, just toss everything in the baggy in the crock pot and cook on low for about 8 hours. When you get home, dinner is done and your kitchen smells amazing. You can also freeze the leftovers, by placing in a freeze safe container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 months.
When we cook pork, we think it cooks best on low.
Store leftover pork tenderloin in the fridge in an airtight container. Pork Tenderloin stays fresh for up to 4 days if stored properly.
More Easy Pork Tenderloin Recipes
- Tender Baked Pork Tenderloin
- Coke Marinated Pork Loin
- Balsamic Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Recipe
- Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Crock Pot Recipe
Try these other Easy Pork Recipes
- Crock Pot Teriyaki Pork Chops
- Easy Crock Pot BBQ Pork Chops Recipe
- Crock Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork
- Crock pot Ranch Pork Chops
- Crock pot pork chop dinner with potatoes and carrots
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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork Tenderloin
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Place the pork tenderloin in the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and onion powder over the top of the tenderloin.
- In a small bowl whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
- Pour this mixture into the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours or on high for 1-2 hours until a meat thermometer reads an internal temperature of 145-150 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the pork tenderloin. Watch closely as the pork can easily overcook in the crock pot.
- Remove the pork tenderloin from the crock pot. Let it rest for 10 minutes and then the pork is ready to slice, serve with the sauce from the crock pot over the top and enjoy!
Easy, delicious, quick, young grandchildren had third helpings.
Woohoo! I love hearing this! Thank you so much for sharing!
I’m currently making this exactly as the recipe calls for and it looks burnt? Has this happened to anyone else?
Can I cook this on high? I’m sure low and slow is better but seldom do I have time for that. Would high 3-4 hours work?
Yes, you can cook on high for approximately half of the cook time.
Tried this recipe for the first time. I try to avoid pork because it always comes out dry when I cook it. But with this recipe in the slow cooker it was perfect. Even my picky kids liked it. Will definitely be keeping this one in my book!
We made this Christmas day. Threw it in the crockpot along with carrots and the potatoes on low for 6 hours. Everything was perfectly cooked and the tenderloin fell apart it was so tender. Flavor was WONDERFUL!
Does the pork need to be thawed or was this put in the crockpot straight from the freezer?
I thawed the pork out for this recipe. Thank you.
What could I use instead of steak seasoning?
I am going to add this to my meal prep line-up. Just want to follow your recipe then tweak if necessary. What steak seasoning do you swear by?
Generally, I use Montreal but any would work great. Thank you!
Are you certain you mean pork Tenderloin? I’ve never seen one that weighs more than 1.5 pounds. Pork loin, yes, but tenderloin? Those are usually two to a pack weighing about 2-2.5 pounds total.
Hello! Tried this & it was absolutely amazing! My crock pot is old so we cooked it for 8 hours on low then another 2 on high with the kid off. Perfect fall apart tenderloin. Highly recommend! Thank you
AMAZING! I did this for a crock pot meal exchange and this was by far the best of ALL the meals put together. Thanks it will be one I continue to prepare on a regular basis. PS it was great over rice!
I’m wondering if this will turn out as good if you cook it on high for around 4 hours? I didn’t realize what time it was when I put it on. So I need it to cook faster!
This was one of the best slow cooker recipes I have ever prepared. It smelled heavenly while cooking and tasted 10 X better than it smelled. Has anyone tried this by reducing the oil? I would like to fix this often but my waistline can’t afford the 1/2 cup oil. Maybe 1/3 cup?? Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!
I’m so glad you liked it!
Do you think this would work with chicken instead of pork? Thanks xx
Yes, I think it would taste amazing Kira.
Hi there! I am trying the recipe today and it has been in the crock for four hours so far and I’m a little concerned…it doesn’t look like your photo whatsoever. 🙁 I followed the recipe exact. It looks really oily. Did you put the tenderloin in the oven for a bit before or after? I have two loins in there…I really hope it turns out.
Mine didn’t look like this until I poured the sauce over it. Did it turn out great for you?