🍯 Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze
Moist, flavorful, and fall-apart tender — this Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze is an easy, family-friendly dinner made with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
If you’re short on time but still want something home-cooked and satisfying, this is the recipe for you. With just 10 minutes of prep, your Crockpot takes care of the rest! The pork tenderloin is coated in a flavorful garlic herb rub, slow cooked to perfection, and finished with a sweet and tangy honey balsamic glaze that will leave your taste buds dancing.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Easy Prep: Just 10 minutes of hands-on work.
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Big Flavor: A simple dry rub and glaze deliver bold, sweet, and savory flavor.
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Foolproof Tenderness: Cooking low and slow guarantees juicy, never-dry pork.
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Customizable: Easily swap out ingredients to fit your pantry or taste.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Pork & Dry Rub:
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2 pork tenderloins (about 1 lb each) – not to be confused with pork loin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey Balsamic Glaze:
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½ cup low sodium chicken broth
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¼ cup honey (or brown sugar or maple syrup)
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
🕒 Cook Time & Serving Info
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 4 hours on LOW (or 2 hours on HIGH)
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Total Time: About 4 hours 10 minutes
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Servings: 4–6 people
👩🍳 How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, parsley, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub it evenly all over the pork tenderloins.
1. Make the Dry Rub
2. Mix the Glaze
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together chicken broth, honey, balsamic vinegar, ketchup, and cornstarch until smooth.
4. Rest, Slice & Serve
Let the pork rest for 5–10 minutes. Slice and drizzle with extra glaze from the slow cooker. Top with fresh parsley if desired.
🥦 Optional Add-Ins: Veggies
You can toss in quick-cooking vegetables like:
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Green beans
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Broccoli
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Bell peppers
Tip: Add them during the last hour of cooking so they stay tender-crisp.
Avoid root vegetables like potatoes or carrots unless you parcook them first.
🧊 Storage & Freezing Tips
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Cool completely, then freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Microwave in short bursts (30 seconds) to avoid drying it out.
🔄 Variations & Substitutions
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Protein Swap: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts instead of pork tenderloin.
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No Honey? Sub in maple syrup or brown sugar.
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Balsamic Swap: Use apple cider vinegar for a milder tang.
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Dry Rub Hack: Use your favorite all-purpose seasoning mix.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
This sweet and savory pork goes perfectly with:
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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Steamed White Rice or Buttered Noodles
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Roasted Veggies
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Garden Salad or Coleslaw
📌 Final Thoughts
This Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze is a go-to weeknight dinner that’s both delicious and dependable. With minimal ingredients and easy prep, it’s perfect for busy families or meal prep fans who want bold flavor without a lot of effort.
Try it once and it’ll become a regular in your slow cooker rotation!
Hello, I am going to substitute with turkey tenderloins, would the slow cooker timing be different? Thank you!
There is no recipe card. Can’t make it without instructions
Hi Joyce, It’s been updated you can try it and u will love it! cheers <3
Where is the actual recipe? I cannot see anywhere where it states how much of each ingredient to use! And saying cook it until it’s done doesn’t really help me figure out the timing.
Hello jill, the recipe has been updated with better instructions like cooking time and how much of each ingredient, u can try it and u’ll love it! <3