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Crockpot Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin

This easy slow cooker recipe transforms pork tenderloin into a sweet and savory meal with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces pork tenderloins (1 to 1.5 pounds each) Trim any silver skin before cooking.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark) Can use light or dark brown sugar.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended) Recommended to use low-sodium soy sauce.
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated Can substitute with a dash of cinnamon if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredients
  • to taste sesame oil For drizzling before serving.
  • to taste red pepper flakes For an added spicy kick.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim any silver skin from the pork tenderloins and pat them dry.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
Cooking
  1. Place the pork tenderloins in the slow cooker and pour the glaze evenly over the meat, coating it well.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Serving
  1. Remove pork from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Optional: Thicken the cooking liquid by simmering in a saucepan or mixing cornstarch with water and stirring into the slow cooker on high for 15 minutes.
  3. Slice the pork into medallions and drizzle with the thickened sauce.

Notes

For additional flavor, serve with sesame seeds and rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.