How to Make Slow-Cooked Pork Tenderloin - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to this delicious and simple slow-cooked pork tenderloin recipe! This dish is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a flavorful, hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Pork tenderloin is a lean, tender cut of meat that becomes incredibly succulent and juicy when slow-cooked, making it the perfect candidate for this easy and satisfying recipe.

With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a mouthwatering pork tenderloin dinner on the t...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 (4 pound) pork tenderloin
  • ¼ cup dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, thyme, dry mustard, and paprika into a food processor; blend until combined. Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork tenderloin to the bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Transfer pork with marinade to a Dutch oven.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours.
  • Transfer pork from the Dutch oven to a plate, reserving drippings in the pan. Cover pork to keep warm and set aside.
  • Heat drippings in the Dutch oven over medium heat on the stovetop. Pour in sherry and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir together cornstarch and water in a small bowl; add to sauce in the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Slice pork tenderloin and serve with sauce on the side or poured on top.
  • Nutrition

    361 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 128mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 605mg