The Best Crockpot Pork Tenderloin
This slow cooker pork tenderloin recipe delivers juicy, flavorful meat cooked low and slow in tangy barbecue sauce. With just a few simple ingredients, it’s an easy hands-off dinner that’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 527kcal
Cost: 14
Equipment
- 6 QT slow cooker
- instant-read thermometer
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- knife for slicing pork
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin (about two 1-pound tenderloins)
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard or Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add pork tenderloin to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, mustard, chili powder, and kosher salt (plus any extra spices if desired).
- Pour the sauce mixture over the pork and cover with the lid.
- Cook on HIGH for 2–2½ hours or on LOW for 4 hours, until the pork reaches 145°F internally.
- Remove pork from the slow cooker, rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with sauce.
Notes
Optional spices for extra flavor: ½ teaspoon oregano for herbal depth, ¼ teaspoon cumin for nuttiness, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika for smoky aroma, and a pinch of chipotle or cayenne for heat. Rest the pork before slicing for tender, juicy results. Serve with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or roasted vegetables.