Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
312 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
Description
The Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin relies on a carefully balanced dry rub combining smoked paprika, garlic and onion powders, brown sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and rosemary to season the pork before searing it for texture. The searing step adds a browned crust that holds up during slow cooking. The pork is then placed into the slow cooker with a sauce of chicken broth, soy sauce, molasses, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, smashed garlic, and Italian seasoning, which imparts a deep, slightly sweet, and tangy flavor throughout the long, low-temperature cooking process.
Once cooked, the pork should reach an internal temperature of 145˚F, ensuring it is safely cooked yet still juicy. Resting the meat after slow cooking allows juices to redistribute, making slicing cleaner and preserving moistness. This tenderloin preparation yields sliced pork that works well served alongside sides such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
The method advises adding fresh rosemary along with the sauce for an herbal touch but leaves it optional. The rub and sauce can be adjusted to taste before cooking. Careful attention to cooking times in the crock pot—low for 4-5 hours or high for 3 hours—achieves the ideal texture without drying out the meat.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- rosemary optional, fresh
RUB:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary dried
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Pat dry pork tenderloins with paper towels.
- Combine in a small bowl the RUB ingredients; whisk to combine.
- Take the rub and sprinkle it all over the pork. Using your hands rub into the pork well.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet and set over medium heat; add pork and sear for a couple of minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Combine the sauce ingredients and add the mixture to the slow cooker.
- Place pork in the slow cooker. Add some fresh rosemary.
- Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 3 hours.
- Check for doneness by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the meat; pork is done when the internal temperature reaches 145˚F.
- Remove pork from the slow cooker and transfer it to a cutting board; cover it with foil and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley and some rosemary.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1083mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 730mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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