Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
For the Pork Tenderloin
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Brown Sugar Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Garnish
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels, then generously rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the seasoned pork tenderloin and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until a golden-brown crust forms on all sides. This step is crucial for developing deep flavor.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Carefully transfer the seared pork tenderloin to the crockpot.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, water, and cornstarch until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the prepared glaze evenly over the pork tenderloin in the crockpot. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 145°F).
⏱️ 240 min
- 6
Once cooked, carefully remove the pork tenderloin from the crockpot and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
While the pork is resting, if the glaze in the crockpot is too thin, you can thicken it further by transferring it to a small saucepan and simmering over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until it reaches your desired consistency. Alternatively, you can mash some of the tenderloin into the sauce in the crockpot to help thicken it.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Slice the pork tenderloin into thick medallions. Arrange the sliced pork on a serving platter and spoon the rich brown sugar balsamic glaze generously over the top. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
For the Pork Tenderloin
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Brown Sugar Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Garnish
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels, then generously rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the seasoned pork tenderloin and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until a golden-brown crust forms on all sides. This step is crucial for developing deep flavor.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Carefully transfer the seared pork tenderloin to the crockpot.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, water, and cornstarch until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the prepared glaze evenly over the pork tenderloin in the crockpot. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 145°F).
⏱️ 240 min - 6
Once cooked, carefully remove the pork tenderloin from the crockpot and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
While the pork is resting, if the glaze in the crockpot is too thin, you can thicken it further by transferring it to a small saucepan and simmering over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until it reaches your desired consistency. Alternatively, you can mash some of the tenderloin into the sauce in the crockpot to help thicken it.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Slice the pork tenderloin into thick medallions. Arrange the sliced pork on a serving platter and spoon the rich brown sugar balsamic glaze generously over the top. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving.
⏱️ 5 min