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The Best Crockpot Pork Tenderloin

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 527
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • 6 QT slow cooker
  • instant-read thermometer
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife for slicing pork
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Add pork tenderloin to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, mustard, chili powder, and kosher salt (plus any extra spices if desired).
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the pork and cover with the lid.
  4. Cook on HIGH for 2–2½ hours or on LOW for 4 hours, until the pork reaches 145°F internally.
  5. 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.