Garlic Crockpot Pork Tenderloin is an easy recipe that is fragrant and brings out the flavor of the tenderloin. Plus it has a wonderful sauce that is full of fresh garlic and has a sweet umami taste.
This Garlic Crockpot Pork Tenderloin recipe cooks the meat low and slow and allows all the goodness to meld together and the meat becomes infused with the flavors. The best part is the slow cooker does all the work.
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What We Love About Pork Tenderloin Recipes Slow Cooker
The pork was fall-apart tender and the sauce was thick, rich and velvety! It is so easy to put together, too. It takes no time at all to slow cook this tender meat and then produce an amazing pork tenderloin.
- Slow Cooker meal: Just brown it and let the slow cooker do all the work, it is one of the best easy dinner recipes.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge for slow cooking an amazing pork tenderloin.
- Family Friendly: Juicy tender pork tenderloin is always a comfort food hit with the whole family.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day or warm on medium high heat on the stovetop.
Ingredient Notes for this Slow Cooker Tenderloin
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Boneless Pork Tenderloin
- Salt and Black pepper to taste or use House Seasoning Blend.
- Garlic, finely minced
- Reduced-sodium Soy Sauce
- Chicken Broth or Chicken Stock
- Light Brown Sugar
- Red Pepper Flake or Onion Powder and Garlic Powder
- Cornstarch
Equipment Needed to Slow Cook a Pork Tenderloin
- Slow Cooker
- Saucepan
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
How to Make Pork Tenderloin in the Crock Pot
These are the basic steps for making slow cooker pork tenderloin recipe. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: BROWN
First, season and brown meat in a large 12-inch skillet.
STEP 2: COOK
Next, transfer the pork to the slow cooker. Add the garlic to the drippings in the skillet and stir constantly over medium heat until the garlic is aromatic and golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the soy sauce, broth, brown sugar and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over tenderloin. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours until the meat is tender.
STEP 3: REMOVE
Once pork is cooked, remove the it from the slow cooker to a plate.
STEP 4: SAUCE
Pour sauce into a medium saucepan and cook on medium high heat until simmering. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth forming a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. Finally, bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce reaches the desired thickness. Add the pork and heat through.
Prep and Storage Tips for this Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin Recipe
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
This all cooks in the slow cooker so there is no need to make ahead of time, simply make in the morning and come home to dinner on a busy weeknights.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
The recipe freezers well. Wrap leftovers well in plastic wrap and aluminum foil or place in an airtight container. Freeze for up to six months.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat until warmed through on the stove top in a saucepan after defrosting in the fridge overnight. Also can be reheated in the microwave if you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crock Pot Tenderloin Recipe
A low sodium soy sauce can be used as well as a salt alternative to make this recipe more heart smart.
Of course, that is a good swap out for this delicious sauce. It is a great way to make this easy meal your way.
Pork tenderloin internal temperature reaches about 150°F. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.
The loin is wide and think with a fat cap, the tenderloin is a thin lean cut of meat with no visible fat, see more differences here.
Four to five hours on high or seven to eight on low heat in the slow cooker is the cook time.
Tips for Making this Pork Tenderloin Slow Cooker Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and follow directions in the recipe card.
- Add fresh herbs: Fresh parsley or basil are the best way to add a fresh flavor.
- Enhance: Feel free to add Oregano, Rosemary, Paprika or Fresh Onion.
- Variation tip: Honey add nice flavor to this tenderloin.
- Alternate cooking method tip: A good idea is to put in the Instant pot or pressure cooker, brown, cook and thicken the sauce. It should cook for roughly 15 minutes per pound.
What Side Dish to Serve with Garlic Crockpot Pork Tenderloin
- Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
- Green Beans Almondine
- Garlic Roasted Carrots
- Brown rice
- Red Potatoes
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Garlic Crockpot Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1-1.5 pounds boneless pork tenderloin
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- In a large 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is simmering and hot.
- Season the tenderloin on all sides with salt and pepper. Brown the tenderloin for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker. Add the garlic to the drippings in the skillet and stir constantly over medium heat until the garlic is aromatic and golden, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the soy sauce, broth, brown sugar and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over tenderloin. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours until the meat is tender.
- Once pork is cooked, remove the it from the slow cooker to a plate. Because it’s so tender, it may fall apart.
- Pour sauce into a medium saucepan and cook on medium high heat until simmering.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth forming a slurry.
- Whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. Bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce reaches the desired thickness.
- Add the pork and heat through.
Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and follow directions in the recipe card.
- Add fresh herbs: Fresh parsley or basil.
- Enhance: Feel free to add Oregano, Rosemary, Paprika.
- Variation tip: Honey add nice flavor to this tenderloin.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Do it all in the Instant pot, brown, cook and thicken the sauce. It should cook for roughly 15 minutes per pound.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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You can definitely add some more broth to make it saucier.
Cook time is about three hours too long.
I have been cooking this recipe for over a decade. I always made it before going to work to have it ready when I get home and it has always been perfect.
We don’t eat a lot of salt, so I’d pass on this one next time. It does remind me of an Asian style pork dish though!
This sounds amazing. It’s a bummer that most of the people in my house dislike pork, though 🙁