Dump & Cook Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin

Cooked pork tenderloin in the crock pot insert.

5 from 1 vote

Made with a sweet, savory, smoky sauce, my pork tenderloin in the crock pot turns out tender and juicy each time without requiring much effort. It’s the perfect slow cooker recipe for busy days and goes well with simple, hearty sides.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Cooling Time5

Total Time5 15

Course: Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 24kcal

Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

Ingredients

2 1–1.5 lbs pork tenderloins not pork loin
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar increase to 2 tablespoons for more sweetness
3 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium recommended

Instructions

Place both tenderloins side by side in the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Whisk them until they are fully blended.
Pour the sauce mix over the pork tenderloins in the slow cooker.
Cover the dish and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
Cook until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Remove the tenderloins and let them rest on a cutting board for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Place a slow cooker liner in the crock pot before adding the ingredients. This makes the cleanup process so simple!
Don’t lift the lid during cooking. Every time the lid comes off, the heat escapes, which adds an extra 15 to 20 minutes to the cooking time.
Use a digital meat thermometer to check that the pork has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
Let the pork rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing so that the juices can redistribute. This is my best tip for perfectly juicy pork every time!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheat leftovers on the stove with a splash of broth. Cover them and let them cook on medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes until warmed. Or reheat them in the oven at 325 degrees F for 10-15 minutes.

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