Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe: The Ultimate Slow Cooker Dinner
This **Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin** is tender, juicy, and full of rich flavor. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it combines slow-cooked pork with a sweet-savory balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 24 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 pounds pork tenderloin
1 teaspoon ground sage
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ cup water
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
1. Mix together ground sage, salt, pepper, and crushed garlic. Rub over the pork tenderloin.
2. Place ½ cup water in the slow cooker and place the tenderloin on top.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. About an hour before done, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar, water, and soy sauce in a small saucepan.
5. Heat over medium until thickened, about 4 minutes.
6. Brush glaze over the pork 2-3 times during the last hour of cooking.
7. (Optional) For a more caramelized crust, remove from crockpot, place on a sheet pan, and broil for 1-2 minutes until bubbly. Repeat 2-3 times.
8. Serve with remaining glaze on the side.
Notes
Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Pairs well with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Use fresh, high-quality tenderloin for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 299
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 563mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg