Name: Garlic Crockpot Pork Tenderloin (Ultra-Tender & Saucy)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 h 10 min
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1–1½ lb boneless pork tenderloin, silver skin trimmed (best texture); 2 tsp all-purpose seasoning (your favorite salt/pepper/herb blend); ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth; ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, to taste); 1 Tbsp cornstarch (for thickening); 1 Tbsp cold water (for slurry)

Ingredients

1–1½ lb boneless pork tenderloin, silver skin trimmed (best texture)
2 tsp all-purpose seasoning (your favorite salt/pepper/herb blend)
¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
1 Tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
1 Tbsp cold water (for slurry)

Instructions

Season the Tenderloin: Pat pork dry; rub all sides with all-purpose seasoning. Place in slow cooker. Tip: Dry surface = better flavor adhesion and less steaming.
Mix the Savory-Garlic Sauce: Whisk broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Pour over pork. Tuck any thin tail end under for even cooking.
Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours, until very tender and beginning to fall apart. Avoid lifting the lid; each peek can add 20–30 minutes.
Simmer the Juices: Transfer pork to a plate (it’s fragile). Pour cooker juices into a saucepan; bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. Skim excess fat.
Thicken: Whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Whisk into the simmering sauce; boil 1–2 minutes until glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon. Too thick? Add broth 1 Tbsp at a time. Too thin? Add another ½ Tbsp cornstarch + ½ Tbsp water slurry.
Sauce & Serve: Return pork to the pan of sauce (or slice/shred and spoon sauce over). Warm 1–2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt/pepper or a pinch more brown sugar to balance. Serve hot.

Notes

Cut choice: Pork tenderloin is lean and cooks up ultra-tender on LOW; avoid HIGH to prevent dryness.
Add-ins: Toss in 1 small sliced onion or 8 oz mushrooms under the pork for extra savoriness.
Make it less sweet: Reduce brown sugar to 1 Tbsp; balance with a splash of rice vinegar.
Storage: Refrigerate in sauce up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth.
Serving ideas: Mashed potatoes, jasmine rice, garlicky green beans, roasted broccoli, or slider buns.

Author: Amber
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: : ~4 oz cooked pork + sauce
Calories: 230
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg