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
o wow ! this is the easiest and best recipe for pork loin…. and it is sooo tasty and it literally just falls apart
i made this for my family along with buttered parsley potatoes and they loved it !
thank you for the recipe….it was a hit !
Thanks so much, Rustine! Glad it was a hit with your family! xo
I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it! xo
Loved this recipe! A lot of people are asking what to do with the left over sauce. I thickened it once the pork was done ( used frozen roast…worked fine) with flour or cornstarch! No sauce left..num num! Ty!
Thanks JoAnne!!!
Can you cook it on high for a shorter amount of time?
Hi Crystal,
It is best to cook on low for the amount of time in the recipe for the most tender results. Hope you enjoy it! xo
Hi. I only have beef stock on hand, will that work?
Thanks
Hi Andrew,
Yes, you can use beef stock for the stock in this recipe. I hope you enjoy it!
This looks great and trying today! I have two tenderloins in the package. Assuming I can just double all the other ingredients for twice the fun? Please advise on your experience here.
Hi Rachel,
I hope you enjoy it! You will want to increase the ingredients if you add more meat. Thanks so much!
I just cooked this for the first time yesterday. My family was estatic. My husband said it was my best meal yet. Thanks, this will become a permanent addition to our dinner rotation.
I’m so glad that everyone loved it, Jorena. xo
How many people does this feed? Could I double the recipe in one crockpot to feed more folks? Thank you!!
Hi Jessica,
This recipe is for a 2 to 3 pound boneless pork tenderloin and feeds 6 to 8 people as noted. As far as doubling, it depends on the size of your crockpot and size of your tenderloin. Enjoy! Thanks!
Can you add potatoes, carrots and onions to the mix/slow cooker, or does that ruin the combination?
I would add them later in the cooking process as they tend to absorb more of the balsamic vinegar flavor than I found to be the most tasty.
Can I use boneless chicken breast instead of pork? (I’m new to slow cookers)
Does it get blackened on the outside in the slow cooker or did you sear it first in a pan?