The Ultimate Guide to Cooking Pork Tenderloin in a Crock Pot
This basic recipe showcases how easy and delicious crock pot pork tenderloin can be.
Servings 5 people
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork tenderloin
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp each salt and pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place the pork tenderloins in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients except the chicken broth to make the marinade.
- Pour about three-quarters of the marinade over the pork, reserving the rest for the sauce. Pour the chicken broth around the tenderloins.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or until the thickest part of the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- For a lightly caramelized finish, transfer the cooked tenderloins to a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 2 to 4 minutes, watching closely so the surface browns without drying out.
- Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, pour the slow cooker juices into a saucepan. Whisk in the reserved marinade and simmer over medium heat until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens.
- Slice the pork tenderloin and serve it with the warm sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
Note: Pork cooked to 145°F may retain a faint blush in the center. That is normal. The short broiling step adds color to the outside, while resting allows the meat to finish gently without becoming dry.