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Garlic Crockpot Pork Tenderloin
Garlic Crockpot Pork Tenderloin is an easy slow cooker recipe if you love pork. It's a tender and juicy pork dish with a wonderful garlic sauce that's packed full of delicious umami flavor.
Ingredients
- 1-1 ½ pounds Pork tenderloin, boneless
- 2 teaspoons All purpose seasoning
- ¼ cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup Reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Light brown sugar, packed
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Cold water
Instructions
- Season the tenderloin on all sides with All Purpose Seasoning. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the soy sauce, broth, brown sugar, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours until the meat is tender.
- Once pork is cooked, remove the it from the slow cooker to a plate. Since 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 it forms a smooth 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.
Christina's Notes
- Brown the Pork: Searing pork tenderloin first adds depth and flavor complexity that you won't get otherwise. Be sure to sear pork loin on all sides before you place the pork in the crockpot.
- Seasoning: Be sure to add lots of seasonings such as onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Not Too Much Liquid: Use just enough liquid to create steam and prevent sticking. Too much liquid will poach the tenderloin, resulting in a less flavorful and potentially mushy result.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the tenderloin is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 145°F. This is also a good way to not overcook the pork.
- Heat: You can let the pork cook on high heat in a slow cooker with a cook time of 4-5 hours. You can also cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Alternate Cooking Method: Try using the instant pot to brown, cook and thicken the sauce. It should cook for roughly 15 minutes per pound.
- Sandwiches: Shred the pork, or cut pork, and lather on the BBQ to turn this into pulled pork sandwiches.