Easy Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze

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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze

This Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze is an easy, family-friendly dinner that tastes great and is easy to make. It’s moist, flavorful, and falls apart.
This is the recipe for you if you don’t have a lot of time but still want something satisfying and home-cooked. Your Crockpot will do the rest after you spend 10 minutes getting ready. The pork tenderloin is covered in a tasty garlic herb rub, cooked slowly until it’s just right, and then topped with a sweet and sour honey balsamic glaze that will make your taste buds dance.

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze served on plate

Why You Will Love This Recipe

  • Simple to prepare: only 10 minutes of work.
  • Big Flavor: A simple dry rub and glaze give the food a strong, sweet, and salty flavor.
  • Tenderness that can’t go wrong: Cooking pork slowly and low guarantees that it will always be juicy.
  • Customizable: Easily swap out ingredients to fit your pantry or taste.

Ingredients

For the Pork & Dry Rub:

  • 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 lb each) – not to be confused with pork loin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the glaze: honey balsamic

  • ½ cup of chicken broth with low sodium
  • ¼ cup honey (or brown sugar or maple syrup)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Ingredients laid out for pork tenderloin recipe

Cook Time & Serving Info

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours on LOW (or 2 hours on HIGH)
  • Total Time: About 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Servings: 4–6 people

Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, parsley, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub it evenly all over the pork tenderloins.
    2. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together chicken broth, honey, balsamic vinegar, ketchup, and cornstarch until smooth.

Pork tenderloin being rubbed and glazed before slow cooking

  1. Place the meat in the Crockpot. Pour the glaze over the pork. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours (or on HIGH for 2 hours).
  2. Let the pork rest for 5–10 minutes. Slice and drizzle with extra glaze from the slow cooker. Top with fresh parsley if desired.

Optional Add-Ins: Veggies

You can toss in quick-cooking vegetables like:

  • Green beans
  • Broccoli
  • Bell peppers

Tip: Add them during the last hour of cooking so they stay tender-crisp.
Avoid root vegetables like potatoes or carrots unless you parcook them first.

Storage & Freezing Tips

  • Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze: Cool completely, then freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: Microwave in short bursts (30 seconds) to avoid drying it out.

Variations & Substitutions

  • Protein Swap: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts instead of pork tenderloin.
  • No Honey? Sub in maple syrup or brown sugar.
  • Balsamic Swap: Use apple cider vinegar for a milder tang.
  • Dry Rub Hack: Use your favorite all-purpose seasoning mix.

Serving suggestions for Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

Serving Suggestions

This sweet and savory pork goes perfectly with:

  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • Steamed White Rice or Buttered Noodles
  • Roasted Veggies
  • Garden Salad or Coleslaw

This Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze is a go-to weeknight dinner that’s both delicious and dependable. With minimal ingredients and easy prep, it’s perfect for busy families or meal prep fans who want bold flavor without a lot of effort.
Try it once and it’ll become a regular in your slow cooker rotation!

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