Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze
This Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze is a simple, family-friendly dish that tastes great and is easy to make. It’s moist, aromatic, and falls apart.
This is the recipe for you if you don’t have a lot of time but still want something satisfying and home-cooked. Your Crockpot will do the rest after you spend just 10 minutes getting ready. The pork tenderloin is covered in a tasty garlic herb rub, cooked slowly until it’s just right, and then glazed with a sweet and sour honey balsamic glaze that will make your mouth water.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple to prepare: only 10 minutes of work.
- Big Flavor: A simple dry rub and glaze give the food a strong, sweet, and savory taste.
- Tenderness that can’t be messed up: Cooking pig low and slow makes sure it stays juicy.
- Customizable: You can easily change the ingredients to meet your taste or what you have on hand.
Time and Servings
Time to prepare: 10 minutes
You may cook it on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
Total Time: About 4 hours and 10 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6 persons
Things you need to make it
For the Pork and Dry Rub:
- Two pork tenderloins, each weighing around a pound. Don’t mix them up with pork loin.
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
For the glaze with honey and balsamic vinegar:
- ½ cup of chicken broth with little salt
- ¼ cup of honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons of ketchup
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix together the garlic powder, parsley, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small basin. Spread it out equally over the pork tenderloins.
- In a another bowl or measuring cup, mix together the chicken broth, honey, balsamic vinegar, ketchup, and cornstarch until they are smooth.
- Place the pork tenderloins in the slow cooker. Pour the glaze mixture over the pork.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
- Give the pork 5 to 10 minutes to rest. Cut the food and sprinkle it with excess glaze from the slow cooker. If you want, you can top it with fresh parsley.
Vegetable Additions
You can add vegetables that cook quickly, like:
- Green beans
- Broccoli
- Peppers
Tip: Add them in the last hour of cooking to keep them soft and crisp. Don’t eat root veggies like potatoes or carrots unless you cook them beforehand.
Storage and Reheating
- Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to three days.
- Freeze: Let it cool all the way down, then put it in a jar that can go in the freezer for up to three months.
- Reheat: Use the microwave in brief bursts (30 seconds) to keep it from getting dry.
Tips & Substitutions
- Instead of pork tenderloin, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- No honey? Use brown sugar or maple syrup instead.
- Balsamic Swap: For a softer taste, use apple cider vinegar.
- Dry Rub Hack: Use your favorite seasoning combination that works for everything.
Serving Suggestions
This pork, which is both sweet and salty, combines well with:
- Mashed Potatoes with Cream
- Steamed white rice or noodles with butter
- Roasted Vegetables
- Coleslaw or Garden Salad
This Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze is a great weeknight meal that is both tasty and reliable. It doesn’t take long to make and only needs a few simple ingredients, so it’s great for busy families or people who want to plan their meals ahead of time.
Once you try it, you’ll want to make it again and again in your slow cooker!