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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin: The Ultimate Event Showstopper

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

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.

  • Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield6 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 2 large pork tenderloins (about 2 lbs total), trimmed

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)

  • 1/4 cup ketchup

  • 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pork
    Remove any silver skin from the pork tenderloins and place them side-by-side in the slow cooker.

  2. 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.

  3. Coat the Pork
    Pour the sauce over the pork tenderloins, turning them once or twice to coat evenly.

  4. Slow Cook
    Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the pork is very tender.

  5. Rest the Meat
    Remove pork from the slow cooker and let rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding.

  6. Reduce the Glaze (Optional but Recommended)
    Transfer the cooking liquid to a saucepan and simmer for 5–10 minutes until thick and glossy.

  7. 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

Find it online: https://blesseddish.com/slow-cooker-honey-garlic-pork-tenderloin-the-ultimate-event-showstopper/