Pork Tenderloin sorta makes me happy. Okay, I lied. This balsamic pork tenderloin really makes me happy.
Let me tell ya why. It just couldn’t get any easier. Seriously.
Probably because it takes all of five minutes of my time to make, leaving my slow cooker to work its magic and make me look like the best cook ever.
Gosh, I love it when that happens.
You just open up a package of pork tenderloins from the grocery store, whisk up some simple ingredients that you have on hand in your pantry, toss it all into the slow cooker, set the timer, and then at supper time your family thinks you hung the moon – or something of grand proportions.
It’s awesome, I think.
Totally 100% awesome.
Or lazy. Or something.
But, whatever it is, I’m totally in love with the result it gives me with this fabulously tender, flavorful, and delicious balsamic pork tenderloin.
If you’ve happened to try my Balsamic Beef recipe that I shared many, many, many months ago, then you’ll realize that this uses the same balsamic mixture that I use with the beef recipe.
Let me tell you something. If you’ve not tried that recipe, you really, really should take care of that right about now! (I’m kidding. Sorta)
Once you’ve cooked your balsamic pork tenderloins, they will literally being falling apart tender. I have to use tongs and a huge slotted spoon to get mine out of my slow cooker!
Once you remove your pork tenderloins, you can spoon over more of the balsamic gravy that has cooked with the pork or you can pour it into a saucepan and cook it until it has reduced by half for a thick, sweet, delicious glaze. Your call.
For these photos, I couldn’t wait on cooking it to reduce. We were starving and I had to get supper on the table immediately!
I’m sure you all have experienced that a time or two in your lives.
Right?
So, pull out that slow cooker and toss this in as soon as humanly possible. I promise you’ll thank me.
Here’s my Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Recipe. You are gonna LOVE it!
Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 2-3 pound boneless pork tenderloin
- 1 cup chicken stock or broth, or broth
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions
- Place pork tenderloin into the insert of your slow cooker. In a 2-cup measuring cup, mix together all remaining ingredients. Pour over pork and set the timer for your slow cooker. (6-8 hours on Low)
- Once pork tenderloin has cooked, remove from slow cooker with tongs into a serving dish. Break apart lightly with two forks and then ladle about ¼ – ½ cup of gravy over pork tenderloin.
- Store remaining gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for another use.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
I absolutely LOVE this recipe! I’ve made it several times over the last year! The reduction I make from the gravy is absolute HEAVEN! I do have a question, though. Do you happen to have the nutrition facts per serving??
Had to post again, because it didn’t let me post my 5 stars!
Thanks so much Kelly! xo
Hi Kelly – I am so happy you enjoy it! We love it in my family as well.
I don’t have the nutrition information, but you can use Calorie Count to get that information. Thanks so much!
Great recipe, family loved it. And so, so easy! Thank you.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much! xo
I made this and it was terrible.. Not sure where I went wrong.. So bad.
I’m so sorry you didn’t like it.
Do you use tinned soup, and if so is it a chicken & vegetable soup or just chicken on its own ? I look forward to trying this recipe this week ??
Kay, I use a chicken broth or vegetable broth. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks! xo
Can I use chicken instead of pork? Has anyone tried that?
You sure can!
Made this yesterday. OMG! House smelt yummy all day. Cooked a 3.5lb Pork Loin – in a 7 qrt Crock Pot. Cooked for 6 hrs on low, the only change to the recipe – used brown sugar instead of honey and low sodium soy sauce 🙂 This was so delicious, moist and fell apart. Lot’s of left overs for today’s supper – pulled pork sandwiches 🙂 Thank you for sharing this great recipe.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Karon!
I have made this several times now, and it turns out tender and delicious. I make gravy with the drippings. You can even toss in a few red potatoes and sliced onions. It’s a great recipe, and one you can tweak to your tastes. Thanks for sharing!
IDK, from the photos the pork looks awfully DRY! I’d say 6 hours, then see if it’s done. If not, one more at the most!
Hi! This looks really good and I would like to make it for company soon. If I want to reduce the sauce to make it thicker, how do I do that? Do I take the meat out and then just pour the sauce from the crockpot into a pan on the stove? What do I do with the meat to keep it from getting cold in the meantime? Also do you recommend a starch to go with it?
Have you tried this in the pressure cooker, like the balsamic beef recipe? I’d like to try it that way but wasn’t sure about cooking times. Thanks!
I put it in my pressure cooker for one hour. Works great.