Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
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Tender, juicy pork tenderloin is slow cooked with hearty vegetables for a complete and EASY meal! Reminiscent of a hearty and rustic recipe, yet fancy enough for a special dinner or holiday entertaining!
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Ingredients
- 1 large white or yellow onion quartered or diced into large chunks
- 1 pound potatoes diced into 1-inch chunks
- 5 medium carrots peeled and diced into 1 to 2-inch segments
- 1 large rutabaga diced into 1-inch chunks* (See Notes)
- 1 cup chicken broth I use low-salt
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary OR 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme OR 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 pounds boneless pork tenderloin** See Notes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- lemon zest from 1 medium lemon
- lemon juice from the same 1 medium lemon
- fresh parsley as desired for garishing
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Instructions
- To at least an 8-quart slow cooker (or larger) add the onion, potatoes, carrots, rutabaga, cover with the broth, place the lid on top, and cook on high for 1 hour.
- While vegetables are cooking, to a small bowl, add the garlic, salt, pepper, dried rosemary (if using fresh, add it later), dried thyme (if using fresh, add it later), and stir to combine.
- Pat this rub mixture evenly all over the pork.
- To a large skillet, add the olive oil and sear the pork over medium-high heat, brown and sear the pork on all sides. Use tongs as necessary to flip and rotate it. This may take about 10 minutes total.
- After 1 hour, add the seared pork over the top of the vegetables.
- If using fresh herbs, lay the sprigs of rosemary and thyme over the top of the pork, add the lemon zest and lemon juice, cover with the lid, and cook on low for about 3 hours. Pork is done when the internal temp reaches 135F. Tip - Keep in mind, that the internal temp of meat rises 5 to 15 degrees F as it rests so don't be afraid to pull it slightly early to avoid overcooking it and drying it out. Use a kitchen thermometer and do not guess.
- Allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with the vegetables. Drizzle the broth/gravy over the top if desired.***(See Notes)
- Extra will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Notes
- *You can substitute turnips, wedges of green cabbage, or really any firm vegetable such as golden beets. Omit or mix-and-match the vegetables based on your preferences.
- **This usually comes as two pieces and can be cooked separately, or you can tie them together to keep as one larger roast.
- ***After resting and slicing the meat, you can simply plate it and then add the vegetables. This is what’s shown in the photos. Plus, I used some drippings from the pork, added cornstarch, and made gravy like I did in that recipe because my family loves their gravy, but this is optional.However, an optional way to serve this is to separate the broth, pork, and root vegetables. Mash the root vegetables together, make a bed of the mash on your plate, top with thinly sliced pork, and pour the broth over the top as if it were like a gravy. This is a great way to serve the leftovers especially.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
477mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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