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    Home » Main Dish Recipes » Crock Pot & Instant Pot » Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

    Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

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    Published: Oct 16, 2019 by Taryn

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    This slow cooker pork tenderloin is juicy, delicious, and packed with vibrant flavors of lemon-pepper. It's so easy, and you only need 5 ingredients plus salt and pepper to make this crockpot recipe. Serve it at the next dinner party you host, or when you know, you are going to have a busy weeknight. This easy recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly. 

    Pork Tenderloins slices fanned out on plate with fork served with a side of green beans. Tenderloin slices are dripped in gravy. Plate is set next to a decorative yellow napkin.

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    We get tired of the same handful of recipes all the time, so we love to change it up with something different. This slow cooker pork tenderloin fits the bill, and the flavors in it rock our world. It has a subtle lemon-pepper flavor that's not overpowering, but yet it's still fresh and vibrant. 

    I love being able to put food in my crockpot and know that in a few hours I will have dinner made. Yes, there are a few more steps than that, but they are so EASY you won't even care. Cooking wholesome food for my family is so important to me, and I am sure it is for you too. Plus, it truly tastes so amazing!

    Slow cooked pork tenderloin slices fanned out on a plate with a serving of green beans

    How To Make Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

    Step 1: Begin by putting the tenderloin in the slow cooker. Cover with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then mix. 

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    Step 2: Cook in the slow cooker for 3-4 hours on low then remove pork once it reaches 155 degrees F. Remove the tenderloin and allow it to rest. 

    Two slow cooked pork tenderloin pieces on a cutting board placed next to a whisk, crock pot and lemons

    Step 3: While tenderloin is resting, mix the glucomannan with the liquid and whisk it off and on until it thickens into a gravy. Serve over pork tenderloin and enjoy!

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    What's The Difference Between Pork Loin And Pork Tenderloin?

    You will often hear the words pork loin and pork tenderloin interchanged, but they are actually different cuts of meat. One difference that stands out is the thickness of the pork. A tenderloin is going to be a long and typically pretty narrow cut of meat while a pork loin is wide and much thicker.

    Pork loin has a flavor and texture of a really big pork chop. Additionally, pork loins have more fat, are lighter in color, and is lighter in color. 

    Pork tenderloin is a super tender cut of meat, is leaner meat, and has a darker coloring. Tenderloins do tend to overcook rather quickly, so keep an eye on them. Otherwise, they won't be juicy but dry and will lose flavor too. 

    Small glass pitcher of gravy being poured onto pork tenderloin slices fanned out on a plate next to a side of green beans

    Is Pork Tenderloin Healthy? 

    Yes, this pork tenderloin crockpot recipe is very healthy. Pork tenderloin is lean meat, so it's perfect if you are trying to watch what you eat. You will find that pork tenderloin is packed with protein, potassium, zinc, riboflavin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and more. So, if you want to add some delicious protein to your diet, consider a pork tenderloin. 

    Can Pork Tenderloin Be Shredded?

    Yes, you can shred pork tenderloin if you want to. Simply shred it with a couple of forks or place it in your Kitchenaide mixer with the paddle attachment. It will shred the pork super fast. This is another fantastic option to shred the pork then cover it in the gravy you made. So delicious!

    What Is Glucomannan?

    Glucomannan is a dietary fiber that can also be used as a way to thicken foods and gravies. I use glucomannan in my slow cooker pork tenderloin to make the gravy nice and thick. If you don't want to use glucomannan, that's no problem. You can simply replace it with your favorite thickener. 

    Plate of pork tenderloin slices covered in gravy fanned out next to a serving of green beans

    How Do You Store Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin?

    Always store the cooked pork tenderloin in an airtight container. You can wrap it with plastic wrap or tin foil then add it to an airtight container. It will last around 3-4 days in the fridge. 

    Storing the pork tenderloin in the freezer is another option that works well. Either slice the meat into individual servings or leave it as one big piece. Then wrap it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil then put in a freezer-safe bag or container. To defrost the meat, place it in the fridge the night before so it can thaw. 

    To reheat the slow cooker pork tenderloin, you can either microwave it for a minute or so or bake it. If you bake it, heat the oven to 350 degrees F. and heat for 10-15 minutes until it's hot all the way through. 

    You can never have too many dinner recipes! Check out some of these tasty ideas. 

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    Slow cooked pork tenderloin slices covered in gravy fanned out on a white plate with fork and a serving of green beans. Plate is next to cutting board with additional pork tenderloin slices, small pitcher of gravy and a salt and pepper shaker.

     

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    Pork Tenderloins slices fanned out on plate with fork served with a side of green beans. Tenderloin slices are dripped in gravy. Plate is set next to a decorative yellow napkin.

    Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

    This slow cooker pork tenderloin is juicy, delicious, and packed with vibrant flavors of lemon-pepper. It's so easy, and you only need 7-ingredients to make this slow cooker recipe. Serve it at the next dinner party you host, or when you know, you are going to have a busy weeknight. 
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 169
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 2-3 lb pork tenderloin (2 pack)
    • 4 cloves of garlic chopped
    • juice of one lemon
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon glucomannan optional, or other thickener for the gravy
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    Instructions

    • Put the pork in the slow cooker. Add the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Give it a quick mix. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours until the pork is 155 degrees. Remove from the crockpot and let it rest. While resting it will continue cooking to 160.
    • Sprinkle the glucomannan over the cooking liquid. Whisk it in. Turn the crock pot to high and whisk occasionally while the gravy thickens. When the gravy thickens slice the pork and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 169 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    Originally Published July 16, 2016. Revised and Republished October 16, 2019.

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    Comments

    1. Heather Dickson says

      March 03, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      How would you double the gravy?

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      • Taryn says

        March 03, 2022 at 4:16 pm

        Add a cup of chicken broth to the cooking liquid before you add the thickener. You can add more thickener as desired.

        Reply
        • Heather says

          March 03, 2022 at 5:17 pm

          Thanks so much for the prompt reply! Trying this tomorrow

    2. KellyAnn says

      February 03, 2022 at 12:33 pm

      Just wonder how many slices are a serving size

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      • Taryn says

        February 03, 2022 at 2:21 pm

        It depends on how thick you cut it. This has 8 servings. So just divide the number of slices you get by 8. A serving is most likely 2-3.

        Reply
    3. S Jense says

      August 07, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      I just put it in the crockpot. Hope it is a forgiving recipe because I misread the recipe. So busy looking for the lemon pepper I know I have that forgot the olive oil. Thankfully when I read thru the recipe again to see if my fresh ground recipe would do, I spotted the olive oil. This is Sunday dinner for tomorrow so will transfer it to the fridge in four hours and reheat tomorrow. Serving it with zucchini from my garden and riced cauliflower. My son will then raid the freezer for the non keto desserts he keeps there. It’s a win win.

      Reply
    4. Trisha says

      May 04, 2021 at 7:18 am

      Can you sear the meat first? I usually do.

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        May 04, 2021 at 9:11 am

        Of course.

        Reply
    5. Iris says

      June 27, 2020 at 7:47 pm

      Is their a substitute for Glucomannana? Can I use Almond flour or coconut flour?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        June 27, 2020 at 7:53 pm

        You can use xanthan gum. I'm not sure either flour would work to thicken the gravy.

        Reply
    6. Amanda says

      November 02, 2019 at 2:08 pm

      This is the kind of recipe that makes my family excited to come home to. And actually gets me excited to cook! Thanks for the amazing recipe5 stars

      Reply
    7. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      November 02, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      Delicious dinner, love the addition of garlic!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Jenn says

      October 16, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Ahhh yay! I've been looking for more slow cooker recipes and I cannot wait to try this slow cooker pork tenderloin! Bookmarking it for later - thanks!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Jessica Formicola says

      October 16, 2019 at 10:03 am

      This pork tenderloin is perfection! Thanks for sharing the recipe5 stars

      Reply
    10. Jennifer says

      July 28, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      I have a Boston butt I need to cook. Do I need to adjust this recipe in any way?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        July 28, 2019 at 9:10 pm

        Pork butt takes longer to cook than tenderloin. 8-10 hours on low.

        Reply
    11. Leatha Burke says

      April 04, 2019 at 1:32 pm

      I found this burned a bit in my slow cooker so I added water to the bottom.

      Reply
    12. Emily says

      December 14, 2018 at 9:37 pm

      So it’s 4-6 pounds of tenderloin total?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        December 15, 2018 at 10:28 pm

        No, 2-3 pounds. Sorry, if that wasn't clear. In general that's how much the standard pack with 2 pieces will weigh.

        Reply
    13. Susan says

      September 10, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      Do you think this could be done in an instant pot?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        September 10, 2016 at 2:25 pm

        Yes! I'm not sure on cooking time though. Maybe go with what is says in the instruction manual.

        Reply

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