Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin (Printer-Friendly Version)
Juicy pork tenderloin cooked slowly with onions in a rich, flavorful gravy for an effortless dinner.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Vegetables
01 -
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
→ Meat
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2 pork tenderloins (approximately 1.5 lb total), patted dry
→ Liquids
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1 cup low-sodium beef broth
→ Seasonings
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1 packet pork gravy mix
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Fats
07 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons salted butter, sliced
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Spray a 6 to 8-quart slow cooker with cooking spray and layer the sliced onions evenly at the bottom.
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Pat pork tenderloins dry and season all sides with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each tenderloin on all sides until evenly browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Place seared tenderloins on top of the onion bed in the slow cooker. Pour beef broth around the meat, avoiding pouring directly over it.
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Sprinkle pork gravy mix evenly over the tenderloins. Distribute butter slices atop the pork.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 2½ hours or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145°F and onions are tender.
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Slice tenderloin and serve immediately, spooning the cooking juices over the slices as gravy.
# Helpful Hints:
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For thicker gravy, strain cooking juices into a saucepan. Whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and add to the pan. Heat over medium-high, whisking until thickened.
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Searing the pork before slow cooking seals in juices and enhances flavor.
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Monitor cooking times to avoid overcooking and drying out the pork.