Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Recipe
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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 just used your recipe and my wife and i loved it
This recipe was so delicious….just as is! I reduced the liquid the end, as suggested. My husband and I both loved it. Thank you!
I’m so glad you and your husband both enjoyed it! xo
Just made this tonight with a Barley Risotto and my kids loved it. Quick easy and delicious. Thank you
I’m so glad you all enjoyed it!
Made this yesterday for dinner last night. Overall very good but needed salt! A couple of things I’ll do next time: Before putting it in the slow cooker, I’ll rub the raw pork loin with some seasoning (Tony Chachere’s original or just salt & pepper) then I’ll BROWN it on all sides to get some carmelized flavor into the pot. Will also add some sliced onion and a little more garlic. A good basic recipe otherwise. Regional cooks will want to add their own touches. (I’m in South Louisiana, hence the need for a little spicier seasoning.
My star rating is based on the recipe as given here. With the changes I’ll make for my family’s taste, it’ll be closer to 5 star!
Absolutely Fabulous! My son thought it was the best pork tenderloin recipe I had ever prepared. Thank you so much for sharing. Added the chopped onion per a reader suggestion and liked it. Will definitely try your Balsamic Beef recipe.
I’m so glad you and your son enjoyed it, Hope, and I hope you both enjoy the beef as much! xo
Robyn:
I don’t understand how you got it so browned without first browning it in a skillet.
jt
pulling my slow cooker out right now.
one question, though, as the well done ends are what is enticing me to make it. did you brown the tenderloin first?
Excellent recipe!! Highly recommend. I used a pork loin and it was fabulous. Stuck to the original recipe then wound up adding more balsamic vinegar. Really good
I made this recipe and the only thing I added was a chopped onion. My husband said this was the best pork tenderloin he’s ever had! That should sum it up! It was so easy to make that I wasn’t even sure that it could taste good because it was just “too easy.” I was very wrong! You must try it!
I had really high hopes for this, but it did not turn out like the picture at all, and it was so sour, and I love vinegary sour things. It desperately needed salt as well. I followed the directions diligently.
Hmm…I’m going to try this, but given it’s got soy sauce AND chicken broth, both known to have ungodly amounts of sodium, I’m steering clear from adding more salt…
Thank you so much for posting this! It is DELISH! Even my 3 yr old loved it! This will definitely b a regular on our menu!
Could I add potatoes, carrots, and onions to the crockpot?!?
I add carrot and onion chunks all the time to this and it is delicious!! I can’t see why potatoes wouldn’t work as well. I often use this as a stuffing for baked potatoes or sweet potatoes. So, so good!