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Tender slices of pork with crispy skin, beautifully garnished with fresh parsley on a white plate, evoke the rich flavors of a slow-cooked dish reminiscent of pork tenderloin in a crock pot.

Balsamic Pork Tenderloin in Crock Pot

5 from 3 votes
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!
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 8 hours
Total Time : 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Calories: 269kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock

Equipment

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.

MY NOTES