Description
A tender and juicy pork tenderloin slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pork: Trim excess fat from the pork tenderloin and season it generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Mix the marinade: In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until the brown sugar dissolves completely.
- Add ingredients to crockpot: Place the seasoned pork tenderloin in your crockpot. Pour the balsamic marinade over the top.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the pork is tender and cooked through.
- Serve it up: Remove the pork from the crockpot and let it rest before slicing or shredding.
- Garnish if desired: Sprinkle fresh parsley for added color and freshness.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep and can be paired with various sides like veggies or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg