Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe – So Simple!

This is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights! I hope you and your family enjoy this pork roast recipe.

Roasts are such a versatile cut of meat. I love having the modern convenience of a crockpot to slow-cook meals on busy nights or restful Sundays.

This pork tenderloin recipe is incredibly easy to prepare. I hope that you and your family enjoy it!

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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe

In a small, airtight container, create your spice mixture. Set aside.

Place your thawed or frozen pork tenderloin in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add water to the bottom of your slow cooker. This will keep the meat from sticking or drying out.

Top your meat with your seasoning blend. For this recipe, we are making a ranch-style pork tenderloin.

Put the lid on your slow cooker, plug it in, and set it to low for 4 to 6 hours if your pork tenderloin is thawed. If your tenderloin is frozen, consider cooking it for 6 to 8 hours.

After 4 to 6 hours, check the internal temperature of your pork tenderloin. It’s important that the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can get a great reading using a meat thermometer from any department store.

Your pork tenderloin should be fork-tender.

Don’t forget about your cooking liquid! You can use it to make a delicious gravy.

You can save leftovers when they have cooled to room temperature. I find that leftovers store best in the fridge in an airtight container for 4 to 7 days.

Recipe Variations and Alternatives

A pork tenderloin isn’t the only cut of meat you can make this recipe with! Consider a pork butt or pork chops for a different twist on a classic dish.

It’s very important to note that cook times vary based on the cut of meat you use! Be sure to understand that prior to putting your pork in the slow cooker.

If you choose a pork butt, I recommend you drizzle the bottom with a little bit of olive oil. Since the pork butt is a fattier cut of meat, you don’t need water at the bottom of your slow cooker. As the meat cooks and the fat melts, it will cook the meat perfectly.

Don’t waste the fat that renders at the bottom of your slow cooker! It makes a delicious gravy. In a sauce pot over medium heat, melt about 4 tablespoons of butter. When the butter is melted, whisk in 4 tablespoons of flour. When the butter and flour are combined, cook for a minute or two to cook the flour.

When your roux is ready, carefully pour your pork renderings into the pan. For this 1:1 ratio of flour and butter, you’re looking at 2 cups or so of pork renderings. If you don’t have enough, you can easily substitute with chicken broth or beef broth and still get all that wonderful flavor from the pork fat.

If you want a thicker gravy, reduce the amount of liquid you add to your roux.

Ranch isn’t the only spice blend you can use on your pork. Slather your pork in Dijon mustard and a barbecue spice rub for the delicious beginnings of a pulled pork sandwich.

If you are looking for a sliced pork recipe, consider opting for a pork sirloin roast.

Finally, consider swapping water for apple juice! Even for fattier cuts of meat, you won’t have to use a lot of juice. Pork and apples work so well together because the pork can use the sweetness from the apple, but the sweetness is balanced by the fattiness of the pork. Delicious!

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Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin

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This is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights! I hope you and your family enjoy this pork roast recipe.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.5 to 2.5 pound pork tenderloin
• 3 Tablespoons of your favorite ranch seasoning
• 1 cup water, optional
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• For gravy:
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1-2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Place your pork tenderloin in your crockpot.
2. Add 1 cup of water.
3. Top your porkloin with ranch seasoning and butter.
4. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until your pork tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 165 degree Fahrenheit.
5. Remove pork tenderloin from crock pot and let it rest.
6. While the tenderloin rests, you can make a gravy out of the drippings.
7. Optional - Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan.
8. When the butter is melted, add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Stir until combined and let cook for a minute or two.
9. Add the crock pot pork tenderloin drippings and stir constantly until the mixture thickens.
10. Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and dijon mustard. Or season with more ranch seasoning.