Description
They call this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin “The Event Showstopper” for a reason. With just 10 minutes of prep and the help of a crockpot, you get tender, juicy pork coated in a sticky-sweet, savory glaze that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant kitchen. Perfect for family gatherings, dinner parties, or stress-free weeknight meals, this foolproof pork tenderloin delivers big flavor with almost no effort.
Ingredients
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2 large pork tenderloins (about 2 lbs total), trimmed
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1/2 cup honey
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1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
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1/4 cup ketchup
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6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp ground black pepper
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Pork
Remove any silver skin from the pork tenderloins and place them side-by-side in the slow cooker. -
Make the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, apple cider vinegar, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. -
Coat the Pork
Pour the sauce over the pork tenderloins, turning them once or twice to coat evenly. -
Slow Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the pork is very tender. -
Rest the Meat
Remove pork from the slow cooker and let rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding. -
Reduce the Glaze (Optional but Recommended)
Transfer the cooking liquid to a saucepan and simmer for 5–10 minutes until thick and glossy. -
Serve
Slice or shred the pork and drizzle generously with the thickened honey garlic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook; pork tenderloin is lean and cooks faster than pork loin.
- The sauce thickening step dramatically enhances flavor and presentation.
- Excellent for meal prep, sandwiches, or serving over rice or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 5 oz cooked pork)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
