Glazed Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Glazed Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin. Tender and juicy pork is enveloped in a rich sweet and savory glaze, creating a dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker, this recipe fills your home with an irresistible aroma and guarantees smiles around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) / 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 21 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb pork tenderloin
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork tenderloin and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper until smooth.
- (Optional) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear each side of the pork for about 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Place the pork in the slow cooker and pour half of the glaze over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- (Optional) Simmer remaining glaze in a saucepan until thickened before drizzling over the pork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the pork overnight. - Substitute honey for brown sugar or add crushed garlic for a bolder flavor. - Serve with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad to balance the meal.