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Slow Cooker Honey Seared Pork Tenderloin **

Slow Cooker Honey Seared Pork Tenderloin

  • Cooking Time:

    4 hours
  • Servings:

    4-6

Ingredients

1 1/2 - 2 lb. pork tenderloin
optional: cooking oil for searing

Sauce ingredients:
2/3 c. honey
4 T. soy sauce
2 T. brown sugar
3 T. sesame oil
4 T. balsamic vinegar

The combination of soy sauce and sesame oil give this Slow Cooker Honey Seared Pork Tenderloin and Asian flavoring that is out of this world. This recipe pairs well with a flavorful rice (like Jasmine) and a cucumber salad topped with sesame seeds. The optional searing step can add extra flavor but is not a must if you are pressed for time or want one less dish to clean. 🙂

Optional step: Heat 2 T. cooking oil in a skillet on Med-High and sear all sides of tenderloin. (about 10-15 minutes total)

  1. Place tenderloin in slow cooker.
  2. Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. (if you like it “saucy” you can double the sauce recipe)
  3. Pour sauce over tenderloin and coat well.
  4. Cover and cook on Low for 1 1/2 hours then flip tenderloin over.
  5. Cook 1 to 1-1/2 additional hours and remove from the slow cooker.
  6. Let the tenderloin sit for 10 minutes before slicing.
  7. Slice tenderloin into pieces and (optional) serve over rice topped with sauce from the slow cooker.

Note: If desired, you can thicken sauce remaining in slow cooker by combining 1 T corn starch with 3 T. water in a small cup then pouring in slow cooker. Cover and simmer sauce on High for 10 minutes while pork is resting.

OPTIONAL: I have also made this recipe with 3/4 to 1 inch thick Pork Chops and it is also very good, but it should not be in the slow cooker more than the crocking time, as it will dry out.

Happy Crocking!

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XOXO,

Jenn

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Cristie
Cristie
10 years ago

What would happen if it stayed in on low all day?

Amy
Amy
10 years ago

Sounds yummy! should you only cook it till it reaches 145 as if baking? or will it stay moist if it cooks beyond that?

Judy
10 years ago

What about adding sesame seeds? Would you put them on just before serving?

Judy
10 years ago

What about adding garlic?

Amy
Amy
10 years ago

I made this tonight…it was SO GOOD!I doubled the sauce recipe and used chicken breasts. Cooked for same time as stated, and added sesame seeds and scallions to it when serving. Served with white rice. Absolutely delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!

Sarah
Sarah
10 years ago

Hi! I’m planning on making this tomorrow but will be cooking 2 tenderloins in one crock pot, totaling 4.3 pounds! Should I use the same tempature settings? Appreciate the advice!

Dawn
Dawn
10 years ago

What could I use as a substitute for the sesame oil and balsamic vinegar? Snowed in and cannot get to a store today.

Yaya
Yaya
10 years ago

Can’t copy and paste this to print. I am seriously almost blind and would love to try this simple recipe.
🙁

Cindy Lobb
Cindy Lobb
10 years ago

I made this tonight along with a recipe I found for Vegetable Fried Rice. It was delicious!!!!

Joan
Joan
10 years ago

Hi….I was planning on making a pork roast tomorrow, but am really in the mood for mashed potatoes and green beans. Do you have any other great recipes that would pair with those sides? This one sounds great, but I already bought the potatoes and green beans! Thanks 🙂

Kristal Lawrence
Kristal Lawrence
9 years ago

Can I put the pork in frozen?

Kristal Lawrence
Kristal Lawrence
9 years ago

How much longer do you think? 6-8 hours instead of 4?

jill
jill
9 years ago

Does T stand for tablespoons or teaspoons?.Thanks

Jill
Jill
9 years ago

I made this today. It is absolutely delicious. So tender and a beautiful flavour. The sauce is great on rice. Thanks for sharing!!

Jayne
Jayne
9 years ago

I want to make this for 12 people so doubling it at least – does the cook time change?

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