Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

360 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Place pork tenderloin into the slow cooker.
  2. 2Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper.
  3. 3In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, and chicken broth until well combined.
  4. 4Pour this mixture evenly over the pork, coating all sides.
  5. 5Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
  6. 6Spoon some of the glaze over the meat halfway through cooking to keep it juicy and flavorful.
  7. 7Once cooked, remove the pork and transfer the sauce from the slow cooker into a small saucepan.
  8. 8Simmer the glaze over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  9. 9Drizzle the thickened glaze generously over the sliced tenderloin.
  10. 10Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork tenderloin
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

slow cookersmall bowlsmall saucepanskillet

Tips

  • Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for a sweet and spicy flavor boost.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in a skillet over medium heat with a spoon of glaze to keep it moist.