Description
A tender, juicy roast with flavors of brown sugar and garlic, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Sear the tenderloin for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place the sliced onion and half the garlic in the bottom of the crockpot. Lay the seared tenderloin on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, soy sauce, and the remaining garlic until smooth.
- Pour this glossy mixture over the pork, coating it well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- When the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and is tender, transfer it to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice or shred the pork, spoon the sauce over the top, garnish, and serve.
Notes
Try adding citrus zest for a fresh twist, or swap brown sugar for a sugar-free sweetener to make it low-carb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, pork tenderloin, slow cooker, easy recipes, family dinner