There is something steady about coming home to Crockpot Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin that has been cooking all day. The salt and garlic minced settle into a rich, spoonable sauce, and all I really do is add the ingredients in the morning. My family tends to go back for seconds before I have sat down.
Using a Crockpot makes this recipe perfect for busy days, as you can set it and forget it while the pork cooks to perfection. Serve it with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.
Easy Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
This recipe features a pork tenderloin coated in a brown sugar and soy sauce mixture, slow-cooked until juicy and tender. It takes about 6 hours on low and serves 4-6 people.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Add pork to Crockpot: Place the pork tenderloin in the Crockpot and pour the sauce mixture over it, ensuring the pork is well coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the pork is tender and cooked through.
- Optional Thickening: If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the pork once cooked, and mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Stir it into the sauce in the Crockpot and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Slice the pork tenderloin and drizzle with the sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
I usually make a double batch of Crockpot Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin because the leftovers disappear faster than the first serving. If you have picky eaters at the table, let them add their own toppings and it tends to win them over. It has become one of those quiet staples I never regret starting.
