Crockpot Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Incredibly tender and delicious, with a fragrant garlic-rosemary rub and a luscious balsamic glaze that is so simple to make. This recipe is one of our favorites for a home-cooked meal on busy weeknights.
Servings: 6
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon dried rosemary
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Combine rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Place tenderloin in your crockpot, then rub the rosemary mixture all over it.
- Pour 1/2 cup of water around the pork, cover, and cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the pork registers 145 degrees F in the thickest part.
- To make the glaze, combine brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and corn starch in a small saucepan. Set the pan over medium-low heat. Stir well and simmer gently until it is smooth and slightly thick.
- Transfer pork to a parchment-lined baking pan or rimmed baking sheet. Pour about half of the glaze over the top. Place in the oven on the broil setting for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully, just until the top is browned. Remove pork to a cutting board, let rest for at least 3 minutes, then slice into medallions and serve with extra glaze as desired.
Notes
- Serving Size: The yield of this recipe will vary considerably depending on whether you use 1 tenderloin or 2, and their total size. I find the amount of rub and glaze listed in the recipe works pretty well for up to 2 tenderloins, and you could obviously double it if you want to make more at a time. For us, 1 tenderloin is a little scant for 2 adults and 2 kids, so we usually make 2 at a time and have some leftovers to enjoy.
- Nutrition Facts: These are just an estimate based on 1.5 pounds of pork tenderloin, plus the rub and all of the glaze, divided into 6 portions. If you need very specific calorie or nutrient counts, I recommend using a dedicated app or consulting with a professional nutritionist.
- Recipe: Adapted from Brooklyn Active Mama.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg