Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Recipe
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.
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
Found a piece of non-labeled frozen pork which I think is tenderloin. Fortunately, I also found this recipe and sounds yummy. As I’m gathering the ingredients, found great ideas in the comments. Will do the chopped onion and cook the potatoes in the juice. Subbing chipotle for pepper flakes. Will let you know how it comes out.
Can I use a pork butt for this recipe?
Hi Michelle,
I recommend cooking pork butt or pork roast for longer than the pork tenderloin. Here is my preferred recipe for pork butt or pork roast:
My mouth was watering as I looked at your pictures and I AM still full from dinner! Can’t wait to try this. It is on our holiday menu for sure. Visiitng from Grace at Home. Merry Christmas! Linda
this was so delicious, instead of chicken broth I used 1/3 cup chicken seasoning and instead of balsamic vinaigrette I used red wine vinegar because that’s what I had. Along with the other ingredients, I added 2 cups of water and put in my 1.5lb pork loin roast, it was frozen, I cooked it on low for six hours and high for three hours and I don’t think I will ever make a pork loin roast any other way! Thank you for this great recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Millie.
Very nice. I buy huge pork loin all the time, so I’ve chances to try many recipes. This has become favourite, and i just started my second batch. I added vwey finely chopped onion and more Garlic and some habenero in place of the chilies. Also trying this one with veggie stock, as my Rice pilaf whom be using chicken stock
Thanks for this recipe. I’ve been in a balsamic binge over the past few months.. .
I cook pork tenderloin all the time and thought my approach was good, which it is but I am always looking for different ways to cook it. I have used your recipe twice in the last month. It is great. I gave it to my neighbors becasue they loved it so much. Thanks.
Thank you so much, John! I am so glad you love it and appreciate you sharing it!
I came across your recipe via Pinterest while searching for “pork tenderloin and crockpot”. This looks great! I will be trying this today being as I have enough time. With cooking times on high being 4 hours. Woo hoo! Thanks for posting, what seems to be, an easy and delicious hit!
Not only did my husband and I like this pork, but when I took some leftovers to work the next day for lunch, I had about 5 people come into the break room asking me what the wonderful smell was. One lady even described it as “heavenly”. I used brown sugar instead of honey (because I was out of honey) and added some extra red pepper because I like spice. It kind of reminded me of vinegary, North Carolina style BBQ. Great recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
What happens if I don’t have an insert? Can I just have it sitting in the crock with the sauce?
Hi Nina,
When I reference the “insert,” I mean the crock portion of the slow cooker. I hope that helps!
what would be the best thing to serve this with?
Hi Sarah,
It is delicious with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables or something as simple as rolls and a salad. For this time of year, we also love it with roasted brussels sprouts or carrots, too. I hope you enjoy it!