Pork Tenderloin in Crock Pot is an easy slow cooker meal that’s melt in your mouth tender. It takes just 10 minutes of prep for a flavor explosion that will have your family begging for more.
If you love this slow cooker recipe, you’ll definitely want to try my Slow Cooker Italian Beef or this Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings.
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Why this Crockpot Pork Tenderloin Recipe is a Keeper
This balsamic pork loin recipe, slow-cooked to perfection, is dinner tonight! I love this recipe because it’s makes such a tender, juicy pork loin bathed in a rich, tangy balsamic glaze.
- Great for Meal Prep: This slow cooker recipe is perfect for making in bulk and enjoying throughout the week.
- Pairs Well with Other Dishes: This great recipe complements a variety of side dishes or main courses.
- Comforting Slow Cooker Meal: This cut of pork that’s comforting and homey will make you want to return to it.
- Great for Leftovers: This is how to cook pork tenderloin in crock pot so that the leftovers taste just as good, if not even better.
Can I Use a Pork Loin Roast Instead of a Pork Tenderloin?
If you prefer a larger cut of meat, you can substitute the pork tenderloin with a boneless pork loin roast!
Ingredient Notes for Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
To make this recipe, you will need just a few easy ingredients. If you don’t have some of these ingredients in your kitchen, they can easily be found at the grocery store.
- Pork Tenderloin: you will need 2 pounds of pork tenderloin to make this easy pork tenderloin in slow cooker.
- Balsamic Vinegar: Opt for a good-quality balsamic vinegar with a rich, complex flavor.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions to Make Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Preparing ingredients ahead of time can help to save you time and kitchen space when it comes to making the recipe!
- Marinate Overnight: Marinating the pork tenderloin overnight in the balsamic glaze allows the flavors to penetrate deeply, resulting in a more flavorful dish.
Special Equipment Needed for this Easy Recipe
Sometimes you need a specific piece of equipment to make a recipe just right. In this case, all you need is a crock pot!
- Slow Cooker: Slow cooker BBQ pulled pork tenderloin is the best because it allows all the flavors to meld together for hours on low.
Pro Tip for Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
Liquid Level: Monitor the liquid level in the slow cooker and add a bit of broth or water if needed to prevent the pork from drying out.
How to Make this Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe
This crock pot pork tenderloin roast recipe comes together in just 3 easy to follow steps. This slow cooker pork tenderloin recipes so good, you’ll come back to it again and again!
These are the basic steps for making Balsamic Pork Tenderloin in Crock Pot. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Slow Cook Pork
Sprinkle an even coating of All Purpose Seasoning and ground sage over pork. Place pork with ½ cup water in slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
2. Make Glaze
In a small saucepan add the brown sugar, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Whisk together the other ½ cup of water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and pour into sauce pan. Heat over medium heat for about 4 minutes stirring periodically.
3. Add the Pork to Broiler
Remove pork from slow cooker. Preheat the broiler in your oven and place meat on foil lined baking sheet. Brush with a thick coating of glaze and place in the oven until bubbly and caramelized. Slice pork and drizzle remaining glaze on top
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftovers for this Crock Pot Recipe
- Storing: Store any leftover pork in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in a skillet on the stove, in the air fryer or in the oven with a little extra glaze, barbecue sauce or gravy.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy leftovers with potatoes and carrots. Using Pork tenderloin in sandwiches.
Variations and Substitutions for Pork Tenderloin Recipes for Slow Cooker
This BBQ sauce using pork recipe is super easy to customize to make it your own! Try taking it to the next level experimenting with different ingredients and flavors.
- Balsamic Vinegar: While balsamic vinegar is a classic choice, you can experiment with other vinegars when you have tried this recipe!
- Sweetener: If you don’t have honey or maple syrup, you can use brown sugar or granulated sugar as a substitute.
Easy Pork Dinner Recipe FAQs
Serve Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole and Easy Blueberry Cobbler.
Add a little more of the cornstarch and water slurry to help thicken the sauce.
Yes! Try red wine vinegar, white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
Expert Tips to Love this Slow Cooker Pork Recipe
- Let it Rest: Allow the pork tenderloin to rest for a few minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful meat.
- Herbs and Spices: Experiment with different herbs and spices like thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder and red pepper flakes to add complexity to the dish.
- Honey: A touch of honey can balance the acidity of the balsamic vinegar and add sweetness.
- Extra Caramelized: You can brush the meat with a thick coating of glaze and place in the oven until bubbly 2 to 3 times until it reaches desired caramelization.
- Doneness: If you cover and cook on high the cooking time may be a little shorter and it’ll be easy to overcook. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. BBQ pork is cooked to perfection when it reaches 145 degrees.
Balsamic Pork Tenderloin in Crock Pot
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Ground sage
- 1 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning
- 1 cup Water, divided
- 2 pounds Pork tenderloin
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
Instructions
- Sprinkle an even coating of All Purpose Seasoning and ground sage over pork; place in slow cooker.
- Place ½ cup water in slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- When the pork is just about done, make the glaze mixture.
- In small saucepan, add the brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar.
- In a small bowl, whisk the other ½ cup of water and cornstarch together until combined; pour into sauce pan.
- Heat over medium heat for about 4 minutes or until mixture thickens; stir periodically.
- When fully cooked, remove pork from slow cooker and place on foil lined baking sheet.
- Preheat the broiler in your oven.
- Brush pork with a thick coating of glaze and place under the broiler until bubbly and caramelized. Repeat 2 to 3 more times until desired caramelization.
- Slice pork and drizzle remaining glaze on top.
Christina’s Notes
- Let it Rest: Allow the pork tenderloin to rest for a few minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful meat.
- Herbs and Spices: Experiment with different herbs and spices like thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder and red pepper flakes to add complexity to the dish.
- Honey: A touch of honey can balance the acidity of the balsamic vinegar and add sweetness.
- Extra Caramelized: You can brush the meat with a thick coating of glaze and place in the oven until bubbly 2 to 3 times until it reaches desired caramelization.
- Doneness: If you cover and cook on high the cooking time may be a little shorter and it’ll be easy to overcook. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. BBQ pork is cooked to perfection when it reaches 145 degrees.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.