Crock Pot Pork tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
527 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Pork tenderloin
Description
The Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin features two pounds of pork cooked slowly in a sauce combining barbecue sauce, mustard, chili powder, and salt. Slow cooking allows the pork to remain moist while absorbing the sweet and tangy notes from the barbecue sauce and the subtle heat from chili powder. This method requires minimal active cooking time and yields a tender, sliceable pork that pairs well with the remaining sauce.
The pork is cooked in a slow cooker on either a low or high setting until it reaches the proper internal temperature, ensuring both safety and tenderness. After resting, slicing the pork allows it to retain its juices and makes for easier serving.
Optional spices like oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, and chipotle powder can be added to adjust the flavor profile, contributing herbal, smoky, or heat nuances according to preference. This pork is suitable for serving alongside sides like vegetables, rice, or in sandwiches using the leftover sauce as a condiment.
Resting the meat after cooking helps achieve juiciness, and adjusting the spice blend lets the cook tailor the recipe to their taste.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin about two 1 pound tenderloins
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown mustard or Dijon mustard, spicy
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add pork tenderloin to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Combine bbq sauce, mustard, chili powder, and kosher salt (and any other spices you'd like, see notes).
- Pour bbq sauce mixture over the pork tenderloin and add the lid to the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 2- 2 ½ hours or low for 4 hours, until the pork tenderloin reaches 145°F.
- Remove from the slow cooker and rest 10 minutes. Slice and serve with sauce.
Notes
- Adding optional spices like oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, or chipotle powder can customize the flavor of the pork.
- Cook the pork until it reaches 145°F for safe consumption and optimal tenderness.
- Let the pork rest for 10 minutes after cooking to retain its juices before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 527 | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1945mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 1252mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 888IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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